Yoon holds phone talks with Indonesia's president-elect
SEOUL, April 17 (Yonhap) -- President Yoon Suk Yeol spoke by phone with Indonesia's president-elect, Prabowo Subianto, on Wednesday to discuss promoting bilateral cooperation, Yoon's office said.
Yoon congratulated Prabowo, who was elected in March, and requested support for strengthening bilateral cooperation in various sectors, such as defense, electric vehicles and infrastructure.
Yoon also expressed hope for further efforts in spearheading freedom, peace and prosperity with Indonesia, considered one of South Korea's key partners in the Korea-ASEAN Solidarity Initiative (KASI).
The KASI was unveiled by Yoon in 2022, and focuses on enhancing strategic communication and cooperation with members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations for regional peace and stability.
In response, the president-elect stated that he considers South Korea an important partner and intends to expand the partnership after taking office.
President Yoon Suk Yeol speaks during a Cabinet meeting at the presidential office in Seoul on April 16, 2024. (Yonhap)
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