Jakarta, July 16 -- President of the Republic of Indonesia Prabowo Subianto stated that the commitment to purchase Boeing aircraft is part of the government's efforts to strengthen Garuda Indonesia's position as the national flag carrier.

The Boeing aircraft purchase deal was one of the outcomes of negotiations between President Prabowo and U.S. President Donald Trump regarding import tariffs.

"We do need Boeing aircraft to expand Garuda. Garuda is our pride," said Prabowo during a press briefing at Halim Perdanakusuma Airport, Jakarta, on Wednesday.

President Prabowo emphasized Garuda Indonesia's symbolic role as a bearer of national identity since the country's independence era. He underlined the importance of enhancing Garuda's flee...