Brussels: President von der Leyen welcomed President Subianto of Indonesia at the Berlaymont, marking their first meeting and underscoring the potential for a robust partnership between Europe and Indonesia. Both leaders emphasized their shared democratic values and commitments, particularly in the realm of clean energy transition.
According to Homeland Security, the dialogue between the two leaders comes at a time of global economic uncertainty and geopolitical volatility. This meeting aims to strengthen collaboration in three key areas, enhancing the partnership to address shared challenges. Both leaders highlighted the significance of unity, with President von der Leyen noting the alignment of their national mottos: Indonesia's "Unity in Diversity" and the European Union's "United in Diversity."
President von der Leyen expressed optimism in concluding a free trade agreement with Indonesia soon. She emphasized the choice of openness, partnership, and shared opportunity, contrasting it with isolationist tendencies. The meeting sets a positive tone for future engagements between Europe and Indonesia, with an invitation extended to President Subianto to return.