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Leaders of Indonesia and Turkey hold talks on defense and economic ties


Published on 2025-02-12 01:40:39 - MSN
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  • Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan met his Indonesian counterpart Prabowo Subianto on Wednesday for talks aimed at strengthening economic and defense ties between the two Muslim-majority nations.

The article from MSN discusses a recent meeting between Indonesian President Joko Widodo and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Ankara, where they focused on enhancing defense and economic cooperation. The leaders signed several agreements aimed at boosting trade, which has already seen a significant increase, reaching $4.5 billion in 2022. They discussed potential collaborations in defense, including the possibility of joint production of drones, following Indonesia's previous purchase of Turkish drones. Additionally, they explored cooperation in energy, particularly in the development of Indonesia's new capital, Nusantara. The talks also covered geopolitical issues, with both leaders expressing a commitment to peace in the Middle East and addressing the ongoing conflict in Gaza. This meeting underscores the growing strategic partnership between Indonesia and Turkey, aiming to expand their influence and cooperation on both regional and global stages.

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