In a post on his social media account on Wednesday, Sugiono described Indonesia and Turkiye as nations bound by solidarity and longstanding cooperation.
“Indonesia highly appreciates Turkiye’s steadfast support and solidarity in defending our shared principles,” he said.
The post included photographs showing Sugiono welcoming Fidan upon arrival and shaking hands after the Turkish foreign minister disembarked from a government aircraft.
Fidan is visiting Indonesia to discuss expanding bilateral cooperation, strengthening trade and defense ties, and addressing regional and global security challenges.
Discussions are expected to cover cooperation in sectors aligned with commitments made by leaders of both countries, according to sources from the Turkish Foreign Ministry.
Fidan is also expected to emphasize deeper cooperation in infrastructure, energy, transportation, digitalization, artificial intelligence, high technology, and halal industries.
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The initiatives are aimed at boosting bilateral trade to US$10 billion, equivalent to around Rp178.3 trillion.
Fidan will also review ongoing defense industry projects and explore potential new areas of cooperation.
Regarding Gaza, Fidan is expected to reaffirm that Turkiye and Indonesia remain closely coordinated on Palestine and support efforts toward lasting peace.
During his Jakarta visit, Fidan is also expected to discuss Iran, the Strait of Hormuz, Syria, the Russia-Ukraine war, Somalia, Sudan, Libya, and wider Asia-Pacific security issues.
Fidan previously visited Indonesia in February 2025 during Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s official trip.
The two foreign ministers also met in Ankara in January during the first Indonesia-Turkiye foreign and defense ministers’ meeting under the 2+2 format.
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