Jakarta – Indonesian Minister of Defense Prabowo Subianto received a visit from General Bryan P. Fenton, Commander of the United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM), along with his delegation, at the Indonesian Ministry of Defense office in Jakarta on Thursday (22/8).

General Bryan P. Fenton was greeted by Indonesia’s Deputy Minister of Defense, M. Herindra, with an honor guard. Following the formal reception, Prabowo held discussions with the U.S. Special Operations Command delegation in his office.

“Thank you for this honorable visit. As a close friend of Indonesia, the U.S. is expected to help strengthen the partnership between our two countries,” Prabowo remarked.

“Thank you for your time, sir. It’s a pleasure to meet and embrace you,” responded General Bryan.

This meeting follows the November 13, 2023, agreement in Washington, D.C., where President Jokowi and U.S. President Joseph R. Biden agreed to elevate the bilateral relationship to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (CSP).

In line with that agreement, this meeting focused on strengthening the partnership, particularly in the defense sector.

Indonesia is also looking forward to the upcoming Indonesia-U.S. Security Dialogue scheduled for October. This dialogue is a crucial platform for deepening bilateral security cooperation, addressing common challenges, enhancing regional stability, and fostering mutual understanding. (RR)