Japan woos Indonesia with stealth frigates ahead of Prabowo-Takaichi talks

South China Morning Post DiplomaticNews ReportEN 1 min read 100% complete by Maria SiowMarch 23, 2026 at 01:00 AM

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Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto will visit Japan from March 29 for a three-day state visit, his first since taking office. He will meet with Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and Emperor Naruhito in Tokyo. Discussions are expected to focus on defense cooperation, resource security, and relations with China. Ahead of the visit, Indonesia and Japan signed memorandums of cooperation on critical minerals and nuclear energy. Japan is reportedly offering stealth frigates to Indonesia as part of strengthening their comprehensive and strategic partnership. The visit aims to deepen ties between the two countries on key strategic issues.

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Indonesia and Japan signed two memorandums of cooperation on critical minerals and nuclear energy.

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He will hold talks with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and dine with Emperor Naruhito.

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Prabowo Subianto is due to arrive on March 29 for a three-day state visit to Japan.

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Prabowo’s visit will be a great opportunity for the two countries to further strengthen the comprehensive and strategic partnership.

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Indo-Pacific Energy Security Ministerial and Business Forum 35% China 40% Foreign Ministry 50% Emperor Naruhito ×260% Sanae Takaichi 70% Tokyo ×375% Indonesia ×285% Prabowo Subianto ×290% Japan ×395%

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japan-indonesia relations 90% prabowo subianto 80% stealth frigates 70% defence 70% state visit 70% resource security 70% critical minerals 60% sanae takaichi 60% nuclear energy 50% china 40%

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