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Indonesia's President Visits Japan to Strengthen Defense Ties

3/23/2026

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Indonesia's President Prabowo Subianto will visit Japan from March 29 for three days, his first trip since October 2024.
He will meet Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and dine with Emperor Naruhito.
The talks will focus on defense, resource security, and relations with China.
Japan and Indonesia signed two memorandums of cooperation on critical minerals and nuclear energy.

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Indonesia's President Prabowo Subianto will visit Japan from March 29 for three days, his first trip since October 2024.
He will meet Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and dine with Emperor Naruhito.
The talks will focus on defense, resource security, and relations with China.
Japan and Indonesia signed two memorandums of cooperation on critical minerals and nuclear energy.