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The visit of the Minister of Defense of the Republic of Indonesia (Menhan RI), Prabowo Subianto, to the United States (USA) at the invitation of the US Minister of Defense, Mark Esper, generated international criticism. However, the administration of President Donald Trump will still welcome Prabowo to the Pentagon on Friday (10/16) local time.
As reported ReutersOn Thursday (10/15/2020), a senior US defense official defended the US decision to invite Prabowo to the Pentagon, where he will meet with Defense Minister Esper.
“Minister Prabowo is the designated defense minister of the current president of Indonesia who is elected twice, which is the third largest democracy in the world,” said the senior US official who declined to be named.
“He is our partner, from a very important society, and it is important for us to get involved with him and treat him as a partner,” the US official emphasized.
Prabowo is reported to receive an official explanation at a location in Washington DC on Thursday (10/15) local time. This explanation, call Reutersgiven when Indonesia is considering buying fighter jets that are also attracting Russia’s attention.
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