France Recognizes Indonesia's Pivotal Role
The visit of French Minister of European Affairs and Foreign Affairs Jean-Yves Le Drian to Jakarta on Wednesday (11/24/2021), showed the importance of Indonesia's position in France’s Indo-Pacific strategy.
President Joko Widodo receives an honorary visit from the French Minister of European and Foreign Affairs, Jean-Yves Le Drian, at the Merdeka Palace, Jakarta, Wednesday (24/11/2021).
Indonesia is at the heart of France's strategy to get more involved in the Indo-Pacific. Jakarta has taken advantage of this to optimize diplomacy in Europe.
JAKARTA, KOMPAS — Two months after the collapse of a strategic defense agreement with Australia and the emergence of the AUKUS alliance, France has strengthened its involvement in the Indo-Pacific region. The visit of French Minister of European Affairs and Foreign Affairs Jean-Yves Le Drian to Jakarta on Wednesday (11/24/2021), showed the importance of Indonesia's position in France’s Indo-Pacific strategy.