Indonesian president exchanges pleasantries with president, prime minister

Subianto arrives in Islamabad on 2-day maiden visit

ISLAMABAD:  Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto arrived in Islamabad on Monday on a two-day official visit at the invitation of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.

The Indonesian president was received by PM Shehbaz and President Asif Ali Zardari upon his arrival at the Nur Khan airbase.

In a post on X, the PM wrote that he was honoured to host the Indonesian president and noted that Islamabad and Jakarta “are bound together by a shared history, deep cultural affinity and a friendship rooted in mutual respect and solidarity“.

“Looking forward to our meaningful engagements tomorrow as we work to further strengthen this enduring partnership,” he added.

Children dressed in traditional attire presented flowers to Subianto upon his arrival.

“On this occasion, the Indonesian president exchanged pleasantries with the president … and the prime minister,” the broadcaster reported. “Children holding the flags of both countries extended a warm welcome to the esteemed guests. The Indonesian president was also given a 21-gun salute.” Subianto is accompanied by a high-level delegation comprising key ministers and senior officials. Monitoring Desk