In the Credentials Room of the Merdeka Palace in Jakarta on Monday afternoon, Prabowo elaborated that the prestigious honor was given to President Boluarte for her contributions to enhancing bilateral relations and friendship between Indonesia and Peru.
"I am awarding President Boluarte the highest honor from our country for her significant service and role in enhancing friendship and bilateral cooperation between our two countries. We hope this cooperation will continue to grow," he remarked in a joint statement with President Boluarte at the Merdeka Palace.
Prabowo noted that Boluarte's state visit to the Merdeka Palace today was historic, marking not only the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Indonesia and Peru on August 12, 2025, but also the first visit by a Peruvian president since the establishment of diplomatic relations in 1975.
"On November 14, 2024, President Boluarte honored me with Peru's highest award, the Grand Cross of the Order of the Sun of Peru, as the President of the Republic of Indonesia. This is also an honor for the entire Indonesian nation," he affirmed.
President Boluarte arrived in Jakarta on Sunday (August 10) for a state visit, fulfilling President Prabowo's invitation extended during their meeting at the 2024 APEC Summit in Lima.
At the Merdeka Palace, Boluarte was greeted by a cavalry cortege escorting her presidential car.
President Prabowo, as host, welcomed Boluarte and her entourage at the palace. They exchanged greetings, and President Prabowo led his guest into the palace.
The two leaders then held a private meeting in the Presidential Office, followed by a working luncheon hosted by Prabowo.
Later, they witnessed the signing of a cooperation agreement between Indonesia and Peru and issued a joint press statement on the outcomes of their meeting.
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Editor: Azis Kurmala
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