Russian-Indonesian talks

The agenda of the talks includes the current state and prospects for strengthening the Russian-Indonesian strategic partnership, as well as current international and regional issues.

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President of Russia Vladimir Putin: Mr President, friends,

First of all, thank you for accepting our invitation and coming to Moscow.

My dear friend, I am very pleased that our contacts are regular and underscore the special nature of our relations. We have recently signed a declaration to this effect, and it is already taking on practical form.

This strategic nature is manifested, above all, in the economic sphere. Last year, our trade grew by 12.5 percent. Regrettably, at the beginning of this year, there was some adjustment, but our intergovernmental commission is actively working. I hope that your visit will help us find the necessary solutions to ensure stability and renewed growth this year.

Our colleagues on both sides as well as you and I have repeatedly identified the most promising areas of cooperation: energy, space, agriculture, industrial cooperation, and pharmaceuticals.

We attach great importance to developing humanitarian ties, including in culture and education. Of course, our foreign ministries also maintain close and active coordination across international platforms.

Indonesia has become a full member of BRICS, which opens up additional opportunities for cooperation, including between Indonesia and the Eurasian Economic Union.

My dear friend, we are very glad to see you. Welcome.

To be continued.