PERU, RAKYAT NEWS – Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has arrived in Lima, Peru, to attend the 2024 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Leaders’ Summit. The president landed at Jorge Chavez International Airport on November 13, 2024, at 10:35 PM local time.

His arrival marks the beginning of an important diplomatic mission as Indonesia strengthens its ties with the APEC member economies.

Upon landing, President Prabowo was welcomed by several key figures, including Peruvian Minister of Agriculture Angel Manuel Manero Campos, Indonesian Ambassador to Peru Ricky Suhendar, and General Julio Cesar Gutiérrez Gonzales, the Commander of Peru’s Air Force. The president was also met by the Vice Head of the Protocol Office of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Sandra Pinto La Fuente, alongside an honor guard.

Following his arrival, President Prabowo was escorted to a motorcade that took him directly to his accommodation for the duration of his stay in Peru. The visit to Peru is a critical part of Indonesia’s diplomatic engagement with the Asia-Pacific region, particularly as the country seeks to play a more influential role in shaping the economic and political landscape of the region.

During his visit, President Prabowo is scheduled to participate in the APEC Summit, which will take place on November 14-15, 2024. The APEC Summit is an annual forum where leaders from 21 Asia-Pacific countries discuss key issues related to trade, economic cooperation, and regional security. Indonesia’s participation in this high-profile event underscores its commitment to fostering stronger economic ties within the APEC community.

In addition to attending the summit, President Prabowo will also hold bilateral meetings with a number of foreign leaders on the sidelines of the APEC gathering. These meetings are expected to focus on enhancing trade relations, boosting investments, and discussing broader geopolitical and economic issues affecting the region.