President Sheikh Mohamed holds talks with president-elect of Indonesia

The two leaders discuss strategic co-operation in Abu Dhabi

President Sheikh Mohamed receives Prabowo Subianto, President-elect and Minister of Defence of Indonesia, before a meeting at Al Shati Palace. Photo: Hamad Al Kaabi / UAE Presidential Court

Sheikh Mohamed with Mr Prabowo at Al Shati Palace. Photo: Abdulla Al Bedwawi / UAE Presidential Court

Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of Abu Dhabi Executive Council, Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed, UAE Minister of Foreign Affairs and Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed, UAE Vice President and Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, attend a meeting with Mr Prabowo at Al Shati Palace. Photo: Abdulla Al Bedwawi / UAE Presidential Court

Khaldoon Khalifa Al Mubarak, Abu Dhabi Executive Council Member Chairman of the Executive Affairs Authority and Managing Director Group CEO of Mubadala Investment Company, Mohamed Mubarak Al Mazrouei, UAE Minister of State for Defence Affairs and Suhail bin Mohamed Al Mazrouei, UAE Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, attend a meeting with Mr Prabowo at Al Shati Palace. Photo: Abdulla Al Bedwawi / UAE Presidential Court

Sheikh Mansour greets Mr Prabowo before a meeting at Al Shati Palace. Photo: Hamad Al Kaabi / UAE Presidential Court

President Sheikh Mohamed on Monday met with Prabowo Subianto, the president-elect of Indonesia and current Minister of Defence.

During the meeting at Qasr Al Shati in Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Mohamed congratulated Mr Prabowo on his recent victory in the Indonesian presidential elections, state news agency Wam reports.

They discussed bilateral relations, particularly in defence and military affairs, and ways to enhance them for the benefit of both nations. They also exchanged views on a number of regional and international issues of mutual interest.

During the meeting, Sheikh Mohamed awarded Mr Prabowo with the Order of Zayed. In response, Mr Prabowo expressed his hope for continued development and growth between the two nations.

Also in attendance were Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court and Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi.

Mr Prabowo is due to take office in October.