President Prabowo Awarded France’s Highest Honor by President Macron
Magelang, The Gulf Observer: President of the Republic of Indonesia, H.E. Prabowo Subianto, was awarded the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour, France’s highest civilian and military distinction, by French President Emmanuel Macron during an official ceremony held at the Indonesian Military Academy in Magelang, Central Java, on Thursday.
The decoration ceremony was broadcast live on the Indonesian Presidential Secretariat’s official YouTube channel. The event followed a formal troop inspection conducted by both heads of state as part of the welcoming ceremony.
President Macron officially conferred the prestigious honor after a French delegate pinned the insignia on President Prabowo’s left chest. The ceremony continued with the presentation of a red sash, a handshake, and a commemorative photo session.
The Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour is the highest grade of France’s national order of merit and is awarded to individuals, both military and civilian, who have rendered exceptional service to France or upheld its values and partnerships.
Earlier in the day, President Prabowo accompanied President Macron on a tour of the Indonesian Military Academy, including a visit to the institution’s language laboratory and military education facilities. The two leaders emphasized the importance of strengthening defense and educational cooperation between the two countries.
Also on the agenda was a joint visit to the world-renowned Borobudur Temple, the largest Buddhist temple globally and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, located near Magelang.
President Macron’s visit to Magelang concluded his three-day state visit to Indonesia from May 27 to 29 — marking the first official visit by a European Union head of state since President Prabowo’s inauguration. His visit to Indonesia follows a stop in Vietnam and will continue with a visit to Singapore as part of his broader Indo-Pacific tour.
On Wednesday, President Macron and First Lady Brigitte Macron were received with state honors by President Prabowo at the Merdeka Palace in Jakarta, underscoring the deepening strategic partnership between Indonesia and France.
