President of Indonesia, Prabowo Subianto, welcomed a visit from General Bryan Patrick Fenton, Commander of the United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM), at the Merdeka Palace in Jakarta. The two leaders expressed their mutual commitment to enhancing defense cooperation between Indonesia and the United States in a cordial meeting. General Fenton presented President Prabowo with the USSOCOM Honor Medal, recognizing his exceptional leadership in advancing U.S.-Indonesia defense relations, particularly in special operations. The General praised President Subianto for his visionary leadership that has strengthened bilateral defense ties and international collaboration, including in counterterrorism, strategic cooperation, and regional security. Accompanying President Prabowo during the meeting were Minister of Foreign Affairs Sugiono, Minister of Defense Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin, and Cabinet Secretary Teddy Indra Wijaya.
Prabowo Receives Prestigious US Special Operations Command Honor Medal
