Additionally, the officials exchanged opinions on the global environment in general.
Indonesia and Singapore share several common proper perspectives of the world, according to Mr. Wong, but we are entering a more disturbing era in international affairs.
Both Singapore and Indonesia “want to be companions to all,” to be” great neighbors,” and also have close ties to both the United States and China.
” We may both workout active and independent foreign policies towards that consequence, in order to achieve mutual gain, shared interest and important, peace, stability and prosperity for ourselves and for Southeast Asia”, said Mr Wong.
The prime minister continued, adding that both leaders hoped that Singapore’s and Indonesia’s close cooperation would “provide pathfinders to promote ASEAN inclusion and make for a stronger and more united ASEAN.”
A solid ASEAN may serve us well in this more complex world, he said to reporters,” and will help ensure that the region is able to live and entice investments into Southeast Asia.”
Mr. Wong concluded his statement by saying that he looked forward to introducing and continuing his meetings with Mr. Prabowo at the upcoming Singapore-Indonesia Leaders ‘ Retreat, which will be held by Singapore in 2025.
Before the leaders ‘ first meeting on Wednesday morning, Mr. Wong presented a crown at the Jakarta-based Kalibata Heroes Cemetery before heading to Mr. Prabowo’s Istana Merdeka for his service.
Following a service attended by members of the Indonesian government and the national guard, Mr. Wong met with Mr. Prabowo and his ministers and signed a guestbook.
Mr. Wong is being accompanied by Minister of State for Digital Development, Information, and Health Rahayu Mahzam, Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan, Minister of State for Manpower Tan Discover Leng, and Minister of State for Digital Development and Information.