President of Indonesia, Prabowo Subianto, recently welcomed General Bryan Patrick Fenton, Commander of the United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM), at the Merdeka Palace in Jakarta. The meeting focused on strengthening defense cooperation between Indonesia and the United States, with both leaders expressing their commitment to this partnership.
The warm exchange between Prabowo and Fenton was highlighted by mutual respect and admiration. Prabowo greeted Fenton with a military salute and the two engaged in friendly conversation. General Fenton presented Prabowo with the USSOCOM Honor Medal in recognition of the President’s exceptional leadership and dedication to enhancing U.S.–Indonesia defense relations, especially in the field of special operations.
General Fenton praised President Prabowo for his visionary leadership, emphasizing the importance of bilateral defense ties and international collaboration. The ceremony involved Fenton placing the USSOCOM Honor Medal around Prabowo’s neck and presenting him with a ceremonial gift as a symbol of their continued cooperation.
The meeting was attended by key officials, including Minister of Foreign Affairs Sugiono, Minister of Defense Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin, and Cabinet Secretary Teddy Indra Wijaya. The gathering underscores the ongoing efforts to strengthen defense cooperation between Indonesia and the United States, particularly in areas of counterterrorism, strategic cooperation, and regional security.