Pakistan and Indonesia signed several MoUs and agreements during a ceremony attended by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto.

Speaking at the joint press stakeout, PM Shehbaz pledged that ‘Pakistan will work closely with Indonesia to meet all goals set under the new agreements’.

Highlighting the current bilateral trade volume of 4.5 billion dollars, the prime minister said both sides discussed steps to balance trade, especially by boosting Pakistan’s exports of agricultural products and IT services.

He added that Pakistan will also send doctors, dentists, medical specialists, and other professionals to Indonesia to support its healthcare sector.

After the signing ceremony, President Subianto met the Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defense Forces Field Marshal Asim Munir. According to ISPR, they discussed matters of mutual interest, regional security, and bilateral defence cooperation. Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening military ties.

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The Indonesian president praised the professionalism of Pakistan’s armed forces and acknowledged Pakistan’s role in promoting regional stability.

CDF Field Marshal Munir said Pakistan deeply values its relations with Indonesia and remains committed to expanding defence cooperation in training, counter-terrorism, and capacity building.

Earlier, President Subianto received a warm welcome at the PM House, including a guard of honor by the three services. He also planted a commemorative sapling in the PM House lawn before proceeding to a one-on-one meeting and later delegation-level discussions.

This is President Prabowo’s first visit to Pakistan since assuming office. The last presidential visit from Indonesia was by Joko Widodo in 2018.