Upgrading trust in Korea-Indonesia's strategic partnership

Source: Antara News
Published on: 2026-04-06 14:20

When Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto arrived in Seoul on March 31, following a state visit to Japan, President Lee Jae-myung presented him with the Grand Order of Mugunghwa, South Korea's highest state honor. The decoration, previously conferred on US President Donald Trump, signifies the highest level of diplomatic respect. It reflects the importance both countries placed on the summit. This state visit and summit can be understood across three dimensions: reaffirming a trusted partnership amid geopolitical turbulence; deepening cooperation on defense and energy as twin pillars of an expanded security agenda; and declaring a forward-looking partnership in AI and digital that moves beyond manufacturing. The most significant outcome of the summit was the elevation of bilateral relations to a "Special Comprehensive Strategic Partnership" -- a first for both nations. This is not di...

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