Jakarta – Prime Minister or President of the Government of Spain, Pedro Sánchez, congratulated the presidential candidate number 2, Prabowo Subianto, who won in the 2024 presidential election.
This congratulatory message was conveyed through an official letter with the letterhead El Presidente Del Goboerno dated February 27, 2024. The letter was delivered directly by the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Spain, Francisco de Asis Aguilera Aranda, to the Ministry of Defense office on Friday (15/3).
“I want to convey my congratulations on Your Excellency’s victory in the presidential election on February 14,” Pedro wrote in his letter to Prabowo.
Pedro also expressed his confidence in Prabowo’s experience and performance to lead Indonesia in the future.
“I am confident that Your Excellency’s experience and good performance in his policies will enable the Indonesian people to achieve a better level of prosperity during his tenure,” Pedro said.
He also revealed that Spain and Indonesia have successfully developed an extraordinary relationship, both bilaterally and in multilateral forums attended by both countries, especially at the G-20.
This relationship, said Pedro, is based on shared principles and values, which essentially uphold international peace and security, and respect for the rules of International Law in supporting the United Nations system and cooperation to address climate emergencies.
“Spain will continue to strengthen its relationship with Indonesia. I take this opportunity to express my highest appreciation to the elected President,” he said.
Prabowo also expressed his gratitude for Pedro’s message. This was revealed in his private Instagram post @prabowo on Friday.
“It is an honor to receive congratulations from the President of the Government of Spain, Your Excellency Pedro Sánchez,” said Prabowo.
Prabowo said that the bilateral relationship between Indonesia and Spain will continue to be enhanced through strategic partnerships in the economic, defense, and cultural fields, as well as the deep friendship that has been closely established.
“We are committed to always maintaining world peace and continuing to strengthen cooperation between the two countries,” said Prabowo. (SENOPATI)
