France, Indonesia
Indonesian president's Paris trip leaves a sour taste

French President Emmanuel Macron (right) and his Indonesian counterpart Prabowo Subianto at the 14 July 2025 military parade in Paris.
French President Emmanuel Macron (right) and his Indonesian counterpart Prabowo Subianto at the 14 July 2025 military parade in Paris. © Ludovic Marin/AFP
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto was the guest of honour at celebrations to mark France's national holiday on 14 July. But he chose to skip a planned meeting with French defence industrialists that same day. Paris's recent diplomatic efforts have cooled ties with its best customer in Southeast Asia. [...]
Reading time 3 minutes Pierre Gastineau
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