The Dutch monarch is in Indonesia to promote broader access to financial services as part of her mandate for the United Nations.
Queen Maxima’s motorcade arrived at the palace around noon, escorted by five motorcycle outriders.
Prabowo, dressed in a gray suit and traditional cap, greeted the queen as she stepped out of her vehicle in a red outfit at the palace’s west veranda.
The two exchanged warm handshakes before walking together through the palace corridor, where dancers performed in her honor.
President Prabowo then introduced members of the Indonesian delegation to Queen Maxima before the two leaders continued their scheduled engagements inside the palace.
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Those in attendance included Foreign Minister Sugiono, State Secretary Prasetyo Hadi, Coordinating Economic Minister Airlangga Hartarto and Cabinet Secretary Teddy Indra Wijaya.
Also present were Tourism Minister Widiyanti Putri Wardhana, Deputy Home Affairs Minister Ribka Haluk, OJK executive supervisor Friderica Widyasari Dewi, Bank Indonesia Deputy Governor Destry Damayanti and senior journalist Najwa Shihab.
President Prabowo later escorted Queen Maxima to the Credentials Room for an official photo session.
The leaders were scheduled to hold a tête-à-tête meeting, followed by a luncheon hosted by the president.
Queen Maxima arrived in Jakarta on Monday for a working visit running from Nov. 24 to 27.
Earlier in the trip, she visited a garment factory in Sragen, Central Java, and the Batik Laweyan Village in Solo, where she discussed efforts to strengthen financial health for workers and small enterprises.
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Editor: Rahmad Nasution
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