Inp.polri.go.id - The Hague.  President Prabowo Subianto was formally received by King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima of the Netherlands at Huis ten Bosch Palace in The Hague on Friday (26/9/2025), in what the Dutch Royal Court described as a rare gesture of high honor.

The joint reception by both the King and Queen is uncommon and underscores the significance the Netherlands attaches to its relations with Indonesia, according to a statement from the Presidential Secretariat as reported by antaranews.com.

Upon arrival, President Prabowo walked up the palace’s main staircase, signed the guestbook, and was escorted to the DNA Room, one of the palace’s ceremonial chambers, where he was warmly welcomed by the Dutch monarchs.

The meeting featured a photo session followed by official talks, during which Prabowo and King Willem-Alexander discussed ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation in strategic sectors. Their shared military backgrounds reportedly added a personal touch to the exchange.

The visit forms part of Prabowo’s working trip to Europe and symbolizes the ongoing tradition of friendship and deepening ties between Indonesia and the Netherlands.

(mg/inp/pr/rs)