France and Indonesia agree to enhance cooperation in the fields of national defense, critical minerals, etc.

During French President Emmanuel Macron's visit to Jakarta, Indonesia and France agreed to strengthen cooperation in the fields of defense, critical minerals, agriculture, forestry, and more. Macron and Indonesian President Joko Widodo also witnessed the signing of letters of intent for cooperation in culture, creative economy, sports, transportation, and disaster risk management. The central banks of France and Indonesia, Indonesia's sovereign wealth fund Danantara, French mining company Eramet, and Gold Eagle Group and Total Energy also signed agreements.