Prabowo Subianto, the Indonesian Minister of Defense, has stated that African nations view Indonesia as a good example and a model to follow due to its successful development process. This statement was made after his meeting with President Joko Widodo at Merdeka Palace in Jakarta. Prabowo mentioned that African countries see Indonesia as a successful developing country and are impressed by Indonesia’s steps in downstreaming and its commitment to supporting people facing difficulties. Many neighboring countries have expressed interest in learning from Indonesia and sending their students to study in the country. Prabowo also emphasized the importance of partnerships with Africa, stating that collaboration and synergy can benefit both countries. In an opinion article published in Newsweek, Prabowo highlighted the opportunities present in Africa and the need for cooperation in various fields to drive transformation.
