President of Indonesia, Prabowo Subianto, recently welcomed General Bryan Patrick Fenton, the Commander of the United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM), to the Merdeka Palace in Jakarta. During their meeting, both leaders emphasized their commitment to enhancing defense cooperation between Indonesia and the United States. The warm exchange between Prabowo and Fenton was highlighted by mutual respect and admiration for each other’s dedication to strengthening bilateral relations in the realm of special operations.
General Fenton presented President Prabowo with the USSOCOM Honor Medal in recognition of his exceptional leadership and steadfast efforts in advancing defense relations between the two countries. Fenton praised Prabowo’s visionary leadership, which has fostered increased collaboration in areas such as counterterrorism, strategic cooperation, and regional security. The ceremony concluded with Fenton placing the medal around Prabowo’s neck and offering a ceremonial gift as a token of appreciation.
Accompanying President Prabowo during the meeting were Minister of Foreign Affairs Sugiono, Minister of Defense Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin, and Cabinet Secretary Teddy Indra Wijaya. The gathering affirmed the ongoing commitment of Indonesia and the United States to strengthening their defense partnership and promoting international collaboration.
