The president announced that Indonesia and Turkey have also agreed to establish a joint-venture defense company but withheld further information about the venture.
Jakarta/Ankara (ANTARA) - President Prabowo Subianto informed his Turkish counterpart, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, of Indonesia's keenness to participate in the joint development of the fifth-generation fighter jet "Kaan," produced by Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI).

Prabowo voiced this aspiration in his joint statement with Erdogan after their bilateral meeting at the Presidential Palace in Ankara, Turkey, on Thursday.

"Indonesia wants to participate in the development of the 'Kaan' fifth-generation fighter jet and submarine development with the Turkish industry," the Indonesian president stated without disclosing details of the submarine project.

The president announced that Indonesia and Turkey have also agreed to establish a joint-venture defense company but withheld further information about the venture.

The TAI TF (Turkish Fighter) "Kaan" is a fifth-generation fighter jet developed by Turkish Aerospace Industries since 2010 and is the nation's first indigenous fighter jet. Its maiden and second flights were completed in 2024.

The Turkish jet is set to enter production soon, with deliveries to the Turkish Air Force expected by 2028 or 2029.

Meanwhile, Prabowo stated that he and Erdogan have agreed to expand market access and eliminate trade barriers for bilateral trade.

The two leaders have also instructed their ministers to complete negotiations for the preferential trade agreement (PTA) as a precursor to the Indonesia-Turkey Comprehensive Economy Partnership Agreement (CEPA).

The Indonesian president is visiting Turkey on the second leg of his Middle East tour after visiting the United Arab Emirates on Wednesday (April 9). His visit to Turkey reciprocated Erdogan's visit to Indonesia in February.

After completing his agenda in Turkey, including attending the Antalya Diplomacy Forum, Prabowo will proceed to Cairo, Egypt, on Friday, followed by visits to Qatar and Jordan.

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