Jakarta — Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto extended his congratulations to Donald Trump on being elected the 47th President of the United States, underscoring the importance of cooperation between the two nations in promoting global peace and stability.

Prabowo conveyed his message in English via his official social media account on X, @prabowo, on Wednesday evening (November 6).

“My heartfelt congratulations to Mr. @realDonaldTrump for being elected as the 47th President of the United States of America. Indonesia and the United States are strategic partners who share a robust and multifaceted relationship,” Prabowo stated.

In Indonesian, he added, “Saya mengucapkan selamat dengan tulus kepada Bapak @realDonaldTrump atas terpilihnya beliau sebagai Presiden Amerika Serikat ke-47. Indonesia dan Amerika Serikat merupakan mitra strategis yang memiliki hubungan yang kuat dan beragam.”

Prabowo emphasized the vast potential for mutual benefits in the partnership between Indonesia and the U.S.

“Our strategic partnership holds immense potential for mutual benefit, and I look forward to collaborating closely with you and your administration to further enhance this partnership and for global peace and stability,” he added.

Translated to Indonesian: “Kemitraan strategis kita memiliki potensi besar untuk saling menguntungkan, dan saya berharap dapat bekerja sama erat dengan Anda dan pemerintahan Anda untuk lebih meningkatkan kemitraan ini dan demi perdamaian dan stabilitas dunia.”

Donald Trump, the Republican candidate in the U.S. presidential election, is projected to have won the 2024 race against his Democratic opponent, incumbent Vice President Kamala Harris. (RR)