Indonesia’s Prabowo, Turkey’s Erdogan agree to bolster ties

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto and Turkey’s Recep Tayyip Erdogan signed agreements to enhance trade and defence ties, including the delivery of 69 Turkish combat drones to Jakarta. The leaders discussed joint production in the defence industry, counter-terrorism efforts, and a free trade agreement, aiming to boost trade to $10 billion annually. Previous collaborations included Indonesia purchasing Turkish drones in 2023, showcasing their shared support for Palestinians and criticism of Israel within the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation.

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