Joko Widodo on Recep Tayyip Erdoğan

Joko Widodo maintains a strongly positive and cooperative relationship with Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, frequently engaging in high-level meetings and official communications to advance bilateral ties. The Indonesian president has consistently expressed appreciation for the deepening cooperation between the two nations, which he views as major powers in the Islamic world. Key evidence of this positive stance includes the joint commitment to establishing a High-Level Strategic Cooperation Council and pursuing an Indonesia-Turkey Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (IT-CEPA) to reduce trade barriers and boost investment.

This relationship extends beyond economics, encompassing security, defense industry collaboration, and alignment on international issues, such as addressing the Gaza conflict during a meeting on the sidelines of an OIC summit. Furthermore, Widodo conveyed congratulations upon Erdoğan's re-election, emphasizing shared commonalities as major Muslim countries. These frequent high-level interactions, including planned state visits and discussions on joint ventures like the co-produced medium weight tank, underscore a firmly established strategic partnership under the leadership of both presidents.