President of the Republic of Indonesia, Prabowo Subianto, was present at the 79th Bhayangkara Day commemoration ceremony before heading to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia from Halim Perdanakusuma Air Force Base in Jakarta. His arrival at the airbase, dressed in a brown safari suit and a black peci, was met with a farewell from high-ranking officials who gathered for his official state visit. Accompanied by Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka, Minister of Defense Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin, State Secretary Prasetyo Hadi, Foreign Minister Sugiono, and other prominent figures from Indonesia and Saudi Arabia, President Prabowo boarded the presidential aircraft at 3:30 PM following a moment spent watching military cadets rehearse a marching band performance with Defense Minister Sjafrie.
The primary goal of the visit to Saudi Arabia is to strengthen bilateral cooperation, particularly in relation to the organization of the Hajj pilgrimage and the exploration of potential strategic partnerships between the two nations. This visit signifies a crucial step towards enhancing the relationship between Indonesia and Saudi Arabia, fostering mutual understanding, and promoting collaboration for the mutual benefit of both countries.
