President of the Republic of Indonesia, Prabowo Subianto, attended the 79th Bhayangkara Day commemoration ceremony before departing for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia from Halim Perdanakusuma Air Force Base in Jakarta. He was accompanied by Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka, Minister of Defense Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin, State Secretary Prasetyo Hadi, Foreign Minister Sugiono, and other key figures from both Indonesia and Saudi Arabia. President Prabowo, dressed in a brown safari suit and black peci, arrived at the airbase and was bid farewell by high-ranking officials for his official state visit.
Before boarding the presidential aircraft, President Prabowo took a moment to watch military cadets rehearsing a marching band performance with Defense Minister Sjafrie. The main purpose of his visit to Saudi Arabia is to enhance bilateral cooperation between the two countries, focusing on the Hajj pilgrimage organization and exploring potential strategic partnerships. The visit aims to strengthen the relationship between Indonesia and Saudi Arabia, fostering mutual understanding and collaboration for the benefit of both nations. This visit signifies the importance of maintaining strong diplomatic ties between the two countries.