Egypt's President El-Sisi Arrives in Indonesia for State Visit, Talks with Prabowo

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi arrived at Halim Perdanakusuma Air Force Base in Jakarta on Saturday for a state visit to Indonesia, according to ANTARA. He is scheduled to meet President Prabowo Subianto on Sunday. The two leaders are expected to discuss strengthening cooperation in various fields and strategic issues of mutual concern, the report said.

The arrival at the Jakarta air base marks the start of the state visit, with the main bilateral meeting set for the following day. ANTARA reported that the agenda includes efforts to bolster ties across different sectors. It also includes strategic matters that both countries consider important.

The report did not specify which sectors or strategic topics would be discussed. It also did not mention any agreements expected to be signed or outcomes from the visit. Further details were not immediately available in the ANTARA article.

Egypt and Indonesia maintain diplomatic relations, and the visit is a high-level exchange between the two governments. President El-Sisi leads the Arab Republic of Egypt, while President Prabowo heads Indonesia. The meeting follows El-Sisi's arrival in Jakarta on Saturday.

The talks are scheduled for Sunday, according to ANTARA. Any joint statements or announcements after the meeting have not been reported. The discussions will focus on areas of shared interest, the report said.