Indonesian President Prabowo Holds Talks With Russian Companies In Moscow

MOSCOW, April 13 (Bernama-Sputnik/RIA Novosti) -- Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto said on Monday that he held meetings with representatives of Russian agencies and companies in Moscow ahead of his talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

"Before our meeting today, I held meetings with representatives of Russian agencies and companies," the president said during talks with Putin in the Kremlin.

The Indonesian leader thanked Russian President Vladimir Putin for his personal support on issues important to the republic, adding that Indonesia sees Russia’s “undeniable positive contribution” to modern geopolitical development.

"For my part, I will be prepared to personally participate in order to expedite the implementation of the projects between Russia and Indonesia. This primarily concerns financial transactions. I will also be prepared to personally expedite the process as much as possible," he said.

It is crucial for Indonesia and Russia to discuss energy issues now, the president added.

-- BERNAMA-SPUTNIK/RIA NOVOSTI