Jakarta, Jan. 20 -- Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer discussed new cooperation in maritime affairs and education during talks in London on Tuesday, as Jakarta and London seek to deepen strategic ties in sectors seen as vital for both countries.

Speaking at 10 Downing Street, where the meeting was held on the second floor of the British prime minister's office, Prabowo welcomed the planned agreements, saying the two areas were of high strategic importance for Indonesia and Britain alike.

The maritime cooperation set to be agreed includes the signing of a memorandum of understanding on the construction of fishing vessels for Indonesian fishermen, aimed at boosting domestic capacity and supporti...