Indonesia's Foreign Minister, Retno Marsudi, revealed that former Indonesian Army chief Prabowo Subianto had requested to meet his son, Donald Trump Jr., during the Middle East Summit in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt.
According to sources close to the matter, Prabowo, who is a key candidate for the upcoming presidential election, expressed interest in meeting with the American businessman and former US President's son as part of efforts to strengthen bilateral relations between Indonesia and the United States.
The request was reportedly made during a closed-door meeting between Indonesian officials and Prabowo's team, with Marsudi indicating that the Indonesian government is open to engaging with Trump Jr. on various issues related to regional security and economic cooperation.
While details about the specific agenda of potential discussions are still scarce, it is seen as an attempt by Prabowo to garner support from influential figures in the US, particularly within his own family.
This move comes amidst a backdrop of increasing competition among Southeast Asian countries vying for influence in the region. Indonesia's strategic location and rich natural resources make it an attractive player in regional politics, with both the US and China seeking to expand their presence on the continent.
The upcoming presidential election is expected to be a closely watched contest, with Prabowo facing stiff competition from other candidates, including former President Joko Widodo. As such, his efforts to build relationships with influential figures like Trump Jr. may prove crucial in determining the trajectory of Indonesia's foreign policy under his potential leadership.
According to sources close to the matter, Prabowo, who is a key candidate for the upcoming presidential election, expressed interest in meeting with the American businessman and former US President's son as part of efforts to strengthen bilateral relations between Indonesia and the United States.
The request was reportedly made during a closed-door meeting between Indonesian officials and Prabowo's team, with Marsudi indicating that the Indonesian government is open to engaging with Trump Jr. on various issues related to regional security and economic cooperation.
While details about the specific agenda of potential discussions are still scarce, it is seen as an attempt by Prabowo to garner support from influential figures in the US, particularly within his own family.
This move comes amidst a backdrop of increasing competition among Southeast Asian countries vying for influence in the region. Indonesia's strategic location and rich natural resources make it an attractive player in regional politics, with both the US and China seeking to expand their presence on the continent.
The upcoming presidential election is expected to be a closely watched contest, with Prabowo facing stiff competition from other candidates, including former President Joko Widodo. As such, his efforts to build relationships with influential figures like Trump Jr. may prove crucial in determining the trajectory of Indonesia's foreign policy under his potential leadership.