Jakarta – Prime Minister of Japan Fumio Kishida congratulated Prabowo Subianto on being elected as the President of Indonesia in the 2024 presidential election.
Kishida conveyed his congratulations to Prabowo via a phone call on Thursday (3/21) at 14:30 (WIB) for approximately 10 minutes. In addition to the phone call, the congratulations were also expressed through an official letter.
“Allow me to convey my heartfelt congratulations on Your Excellency’s election in this presidential election,” Kishida wrote in his letter.
He stated that Japan and Indonesia are important partners who share the same fundamental principles and values, and have a historical relationship in various fields such as politics, economy, and culture.
Kishida also expressed his anticipation to work together with Prabowo through bilateral cooperation in various areas including security and defense, as well as cooperation in handling regional and international situations amidst the complex international environment.
“I pray from the bottom of my heart for Your Excellency’s health and continued success, and for the people of Indonesia to become more prosperous,” Kishida said.
Prabowo expressed his gratitude for the congratulations from Kishida. He also mentioned that Japan is a long-time friend and a very important partner for Indonesia. Both agreed to work together on various issues to further enhance the relationship between the two countries.
“It’s an honor for me to receive congratulations on winning the 2024 General Election from Prime Minister of Japan His Excellency Fumio Kishida @kishida230,” Prabowo wrote on his X account.
“Japan has always been a strategic partner for Indonesia and we are committed to continuing this cooperation to achieve progress for both countries,” he added.
The Indonesian General Election Commission (KPU) has declared the presidential and vice-presidential candidates Prabowo and Gibran Rakabuming Raka as the winners over the other two pairs on March 20, 2024.
The KPU stated that Prabowo-Gibran garnered 96,214,691 votes, while the Anies-Muhaimin Iskandar pair received 40,971,906 votes, and the presidential candidate number 03, Ganjar-Mahfud MD, obtained 27,040,878 votes. (SENOPATI)
Link: https://prabowosubianto.com/prabowo-subianto-terima-ucapan-selamat-dari-pm-jepang-didoakan-kesuksesan-dan-kesejahteraan-ri/