Jakarta, March 12 -- Indonesian Foreign Affairs Minister Sugiono and French Ambassador to Indonesia Fabien Penone engaged in discussions aimed at bolstering the strategic partnership between Indonesia and France in the 75th year of their diplomatic ties.

During a meeting at the office of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Jakarta on Tuesday, Sugiono expressed his appreciation for the increase in high-level interactions between the two countries, which includes plans for reciprocal visits by high-ranking officials from both nations.

In a written statement from his ministry received on Wednesday, Suginono noted that the visits are expected to further intensify cooperation in various fields, including defense, trade and investment, energy ...