Islamabad, 9 December 2025: A special investiture ceremony was held at Aiwan-e-Sadr today in which President Asif Ali Zardari conferred Nishan-e-Pakistan, the highest civil award of Pakistan, on the President of Indonesia, H.E. Prabowo Subianto Djojohadikusumo.

The ceremony was attended by Prime Minister, Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif; Chairman Senate, Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani; Speaker National Assembly, Sardar Ayaz Sadiq; members of the federal cabinet; Governor Sindh, Kamran Tessori; Governor Gilgit-Baltistan, Syed Mehdi Shah; Prime Minister of Azad Jammu & Kashmir, Raja Faisal Mumtaz Rathore; Chief of Defence Forces, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir NI (M) HJ COAS; Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu NI (M) HJ; Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf NI (M); parliamentarians and members of the diplomatic corps.

Earlier, a meeting was held between the two leaders which focused on historic ties between the two countries, shared values and the long-standing foundations laid by Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah and President Sukarno. 

Both Presidents noted the longstanding ties between Pakistan and Indonesia and agreed that their relationship continues to rest on shared values and long-standing goodwill. They expressed the intent to work more closely for peace, stability and prosperity.

President Zardari conveyed his heartfelt condolences over the tragic loss of life and the widespread devastation caused by the recent floods and landslides in Sumatra. He prayed for eternal peace for those who lost their lives and wished a swift and full recovery to all those injured in this calamity.

The two leaders also spoke about their commitment to promoting interfaith harmony, tolerance and inclusive development, while agreeing that these principles would guide their future cooperation.

They reviewed the state of bilateral trade and appreciated the steady rise in economic engagement. The President highlighted the need for more balanced market access and diversification of Pakistan's exports. Both sides welcomed the establishment of the Joint Trade Committee as a useful forum for addressing trade issues and encouraging business linkages.

The meeting discussed areas where economic cooperation could expand, including information technology, renewable energy, agriculture, halal products, tourism and infrastructure.

Both sides underlined the value of working together on climate resilience, disaster management and sustainable development, given the shared challenges facing the two countries.

The two leaders agreed to further strengthen their defence cooperation including through training and joint production. They reaffirmed close coordination between both the countries at multilateral forums, including efforts to counter Islamophobia and support Muslim unity. Matters relating to the regional and international situation also came under discussion.

While underscoring the need for peace, security and prosperity for the region, the President briefed the visiting dignitary on the situation in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK). 

The extended meeting was attended by senior members of both sides. From the Indonesian side the participants included Airlangga Hartarto, Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs; Sugiono, Minister of Foreign Affairs; Teddy Indra Wijaya, Cabinet Secretary; Brian Yuliarto, Minister of Higher Education, Science and Technology; Mr Agung Surachman, Deputy Head of Private Secretary; Air Chief Marshal Mohamed Tonny Harjono, Chief of Air Staff; Lt Gen Djon Afriandi, Commander General of Army Special Forces; Air Marshal Yusuf Jauhari, Head of Defence Logistics Agency and Ambassador of Indonesia to Pakistan. 

The Pakistan side included Senator Muhammad Ishaq Dar, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister; Khawaja Muhammad Asif, Minister for Defence; Jam Kamal Khan, Minister for Commerce; Senator Saleem Mandviwala; Syed Naveed Qamar, MNA; Secretary Foreign Affairs and Ambassador of Pakistan to Indonesia.

The two leaders also held a brief tête à tête to review the bilateral relationship.

Following the ceremony, a state banquet was held in honour of the visiting President.

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اسلام آباد، 09دسمبر 2025: ایوانِ صدر میں خصوصی اعزازی تقریب، انڈونیشیا کے صدر کو نشانِ پاکستان عطا

تقریب میں وزیراعظم، چیئرمین سینیٹ، اسپیکر قومی اسمبلی اور اعلیٰ عسکری قیادت کی شرکت

انڈونیشیا کے صدر کے اعزاز میں ایوانِ صدر میں پروقار تقریب

صدر پاکستان اور انڈونیشیا کے صدر کی ملاقات، تاریخی تعلقات پر گفتگو

دونوں رہنماؤں کا مشترکہ اقدار اور دیرینہ خیرسگالی پر مکمل اتفاق

پاکستان اور انڈونیشیا کا امن، استحکام اور خوشحالی کے لیے تعاون بڑھانے پر اتفاق

صدر پاکستان کا سوماترا کے سیلاب اور لینڈسلائیڈنگ پر گہرے دکھ اور افسوس کا اظہار

انڈونیشیا کے متاثرین کے لیے دعائے مغفرت اور زخمیوں کی جلد صحت یابی کی دعا

دونوں صدور کا بین المذاہب ہم آہنگی اور برداشت کے فروغ کے عزم کا اعادہ

پاکستان اور انڈونیشیا کا مستقبل کی شراکت داری کو جامع ترقی کے اصولوں پر استوار کرنے کا فیصلہ

دوطرفہ تجارت میں اضافے پر اطمینان، تجارت میں توازن اور تنوع پر زور

مشترکہ تجارتی کمیٹی کو کاروباری روابط بڑھانے کا مؤثر فورم قرار دیا گیا

پاکستان اور انڈونیشیا کا آئی ٹی، زراعت، توانائی اور سیاحت کے شعبوں میں تعاون بڑھانے پر اتفاق

موسمیاتی تبدیلی، آفات سے نمٹنے اور پائیدار ترقی کے لیے مشترکہ کوششوں پر زور

دفاعی تعاون مضبوط بنانے، تربیت اور مشترکہ پیداوار بڑھانے پر اتفاق

اسلاموفوبیا کے خلاف مشترکہ کوششوں پر پاکستان اور انڈونیشیا کا عزم

خطے میں امن اور ترقی کی ضرورت پر صدر پاکستان کا زور

صدر پاکستان نے انڈونیشیا کے صدر کو مقبوضہ جموں و کشمیر کی صورتحال سے آگاہ کیا

دونوں ممالک کے وزراء، اعلیٰ حکام اور عسکری قیادت کی توسیعی ملاقات میں شرکت

 انڈونیشیا کے صدر کے اعزاز میں ایوانِ صدر میں پرتکلف عشائیہ دیا گیا

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