Indonesia's President Joko Widodo's predecessor, Prabowo Subianto, has garnered praise from US President Donald Trump during the 73rd Session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York.
According to sources close to the matter, Prabowo was commended by Trump for his "excellent work" during the peace talks in the Middle East. The remarks were made during a private meeting between the two leaders at the UN headquarters.
This development is seen as a significant move by Trump, who has been known for his criticism of Prabowo's predecessor, Jokowi. Trump's endorsement comes as a surprise to many observers, given the strained relationship between Indonesia and the US in recent years.
Experts speculate that Trump may be trying to improve ties with Indonesia ahead of the 2024 US presidential election, when Joe Biden is expected to face a competitive challenge from Donald Trump. Prabowo, who ran for president against Jokowi in 2014, has been mentioned as a potential candidate by some Republicans.
The UN peace talks, which brought together leaders from around the world to discuss regional conflicts, are seen as a crucial step towards promoting stability and security in the Middle East. While details of Prabowo's specific contributions to the talks remain scarce, his reputation as a seasoned diplomat and strategist is well-known.
This latest development highlights the complexities of Indonesia-US relations, which have been shaped by a mix of strategic interests, cultural differences, and personal dynamics. As the two countries move forward, it remains to be seen how this positive move will unfold in terms of concrete outcomes and future cooperation.
According to sources close to the matter, Prabowo was commended by Trump for his "excellent work" during the peace talks in the Middle East. The remarks were made during a private meeting between the two leaders at the UN headquarters.
This development is seen as a significant move by Trump, who has been known for his criticism of Prabowo's predecessor, Jokowi. Trump's endorsement comes as a surprise to many observers, given the strained relationship between Indonesia and the US in recent years.
Experts speculate that Trump may be trying to improve ties with Indonesia ahead of the 2024 US presidential election, when Joe Biden is expected to face a competitive challenge from Donald Trump. Prabowo, who ran for president against Jokowi in 2014, has been mentioned as a potential candidate by some Republicans.
The UN peace talks, which brought together leaders from around the world to discuss regional conflicts, are seen as a crucial step towards promoting stability and security in the Middle East. While details of Prabowo's specific contributions to the talks remain scarce, his reputation as a seasoned diplomat and strategist is well-known.
This latest development highlights the complexities of Indonesia-US relations, which have been shaped by a mix of strategic interests, cultural differences, and personal dynamics. As the two countries move forward, it remains to be seen how this positive move will unfold in terms of concrete outcomes and future cooperation.