Jakarta, Feb. 20 -- Trade Minister Budi Santoso stated that President Prabowo Subianto's international diplomacy has accelerated key trade agreements, including a major commitment with the United States expected to significantly boost national exports.

"President Prabowo's diplomacy is excellent, his presence on the international stage is very strong. Many trade agreements are being finalized quickly because of him," the minister told the press at the Ministry of Trade office in Jakarta on Friday.

According to Santoso, this diplomacy resulted in Indonesia securing a 19 percent reciprocal tariff agreement with the United States, signed in Washington, D.C., on Thursday, February 19.

Furthermore, Indonesia has concluded negotiations for t...