Cooperation with Turkey Goes Smoothly, Prabowo Poses in Silat as a Symbol of Satisfaction

Kapanlagi.com - A warm and friendly atmosphere enveloped the historic moment when the President of the Republic of Indonesia, Prabowo Subianto, escorted the President of Turkey, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, home at the Halim Perdanakusuma Air Force Base in Jakarta on Wednesday night. After bidding farewell to Erdogan, Prabowo not only offered a farewell greeting but also surprised the journalists by showing an impressive silat pose.

This spontaneous act by Prabowo immediately caught the attention of the media present, especially after he answered questions about the results of his meeting with Erdogan. With a satisfied expression, Prabowo gave a thumbs up and said, "Good, good," indicating the success of their discussion. Shortly thereafter, he posed in silat with a broad smile, which made the ministers around him unable to contain their laughter.

The cooperation between Indonesia and Turkey has strengthened further after the two countries signed a number of strategic agreements, including the joint construction of a drone factory in Indonesia. This is a significant step in strengthening the defense industries of both countries and certainly marks an important milestone in their increasingly close bilateral relations.

1. Bilateral Meeting at Bogor Palace

In a warm atmosphere at the Bogor Presidential Palace on Wednesday afternoon, Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan signed a series of important agreements that will strengthen the relationship between the two countries. One of the main points of this agreement is the strengthening of collaboration in the defense and security sector.

"Indonesia and Turkey are committed to enhancing cooperation in the fields of defense and security, which includes education and training for our armed forces personnel, intelligence collaboration, and joint efforts in counter-terrorism," Prabowo stated, citing ANTARA.

Furthermore, both countries also agreed to increase joint production in the defense industry. This agreement was marked by the signing of a memorandum of understanding between the Ministry of Defense of the Republic of Indonesia and the Turkish Presidential Defense Industry Secretariat, signifying a step forward in strategic cooperation in this field.

2. Establishment of Drone Factory

In an exciting strategic move, Indonesia and Turkey have united to form a joint venture between Republikorp and Baykar, the Turkish defense giant, to establish a drone factory in the homeland.

This cooperation not only strengthens national air defense but also serves as a bridge for the modernization of Indonesia's military equipment and the transfer of advanced technology from Turkey. With Baykar's expertise in creating combat drones, Indonesia has a great opportunity to adopt cutting-edge technology that will elevate its air defense system to a higher level.

3. Martial Arts Pose

The silat pose demonstrated by Prabowo in front of the media is not just an ordinary action; it carries deep meaning. As a martial art rich in Indonesian cultural values, silat symbolizes strength, resilience, and unwavering strategy. In the context of diplomacy, this movement reflects Prabowo's optimism and confidence in the cooperation established with Turkey.

It is not uncommon for Prabowo to utilize cultural symbols to reinforce his position on the international stage. Observers also view this silat pose as Prabowo's clever way of sending a signal that Indonesia is ready to collaborate and remain steadfast in forging international relations, especially in the defense sector.

4. Support from Ministers and State Officials

The strategic agreement between Indonesia and Turkey received full attention from the ministers and state officials present at the historic meeting.

Foreign Minister Sugiono and Defense Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin witnessed the important moment of the agreement signing, emphasizing that this support is not just an initiative of the President, but part of Indonesia's long-term plan to strengthen the national defense industry.

With a spirit of collaboration, both countries see great potential in this cooperation, especially in facing increasingly complex global security challenges.

5. Future Prospects

The cooperation established between Indonesia and Turkey is expected to bring a breath of fresh air for Indonesia's independence in producing main weapon system tools (alutsista). Not only that, this synergy also opens golden opportunities in various other sectors, such as the economy and education.

In the coming years, the positive impact of this agreement will begin to be seen, especially in the development of the national defense industry. One of the initial projects to be realized is the construction of a drone factory, which is expected to be the first step towards broader and sustainable collaboration in the future.

6. People Also Ask

1. What are the main points of cooperation between Indonesia and Turkey in the defense sector?

This cooperation includes joint production enhancement in the defense industry, education and training for military personnel, intelligence cooperation, and counter-terrorism.

2. What is the purpose of building a drone factory in Indonesia?

The drone factory that will be built aims to enhance Indonesia's capabilities in the production and use of military drones, as well as to be part of technology transfer from Turkey.

3. Why did Prabowo pose in a silat stance after the meeting with Erdogan?

The silat pose is suspected to be a symbol of optimism and satisfaction from Prabowo regarding the outcomes of the meeting and the strategic cooperation that has been agreed upon between Indonesia and Turkey.

4. What is the impact of this cooperation on Indonesia's defense industry?

This cooperation has the potential to strengthen the domestic defense industry through technology transfer, increased production capacity, and creating job opportunities for experts in the military and technology fields.

(kpl/rmt)