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Prabowo And PM Anwar Ibrahim Discuss Trump Tariff War
Wednesday, 09 Apr 2025
President Prabowo Subianto and Malaysian Prime Minister (PM) Anwar Ibrahim discussed the impact of the United States (US) import tariff policy set by US President Donald Trump when the two met for halalbihalal at PM Anwar's official residence in the Seri Perdana Complex, Putrajaya, Malaysia, Sunday (6/4).
The two leaders of the founding countries of ASEAN also discussed other strategic issues, including coordinated regional assistance for victims of the earthquake disaster in Myanmar.
"In the atmosphere of Lebaran which is full of blessings, I have received a visit from an old friend who is also the President of Indonesia, Mr. Prabowo Subianto this evening," said Anwar Ibrahim in Malay as quoted from his official social media in Jakarta, quoted from Antara.
"We discussed important regional issues, including the impact of the new tariffs imposed by the United States on ASEAN countries, in addition to touching on joint efforts and actions in providing humanitarian assistance to the people in Myanmar who were affected by the recent earthquake disaster," he continued.
Regarding Trump's tariff policy, PM Anwar did not reveal more details about the contents of his discussion with President Prabowo. On the other hand, President Prabowo has also not revealed the contents of his conversation, especially regarding ASEAN's response to Trump's import tariff policy.
Apart from that, PM Anwar emphasized his commitment to maintaining strong brotherhood between Indonesia and Malaysia.
"Hopefully the spirit of Aidilfitri will continue to strengthen the brotherhood and cooperation between Malaysia and Indonesia in the name of security and prosperity throughout the region," he said.
In several photos shared by the Malaysian Prime Minister's Office, President Prabowo is wearing a dark brown batik top complete with a cap.
Prabowo was greeted by PM Anwar right on the terrace, where the car carrying Prabowo stopped. The two greeted each other, said hello, and immediately walked to the meeting room.
