Prabowo to Attend India's Republic Day

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto is set to be the chief guest at India's Republic Day celebrations, although a formal announcement is still pending. Initially, there were plans for Subianto to travel to Pakistan immediately after his visit to India, but due to diplomatic efforts from New Delhi, this itinerary has been altered with a potential visit to Malaysia instead. While in Malaysia, he is expected to meet with Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim to discuss enhancing bilateral cooperation and regional issues. The visit underscores the strong ties between Malaysia and Indonesia, with both leaders anticipated to explore new collaborative opportunities, particularly as Malaysia holds the ASEAN Chairmanship. Meanwhile, Malaysia continues to strengthen its defense ties with China, as highlighted by recent diplomatic engagements.