Jakarta, Nov. 12 -- Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto received a warm welcome from Australian Governor-General Sam Mostyn, who hosted a state reception at Admiralty House in Sydney on Wednesday, underscoring the close and enduring ties between the two countries.

After the welcoming ceremony, the two leaders held cordial talks, with Mostyn describing Prabowo's official visit as a reflection of the strong and stable bilateral relationship built over decades.

Mostyn noted her familiarity with Prabowo's earlier visits to Australia before assuming the presidency and expressed delight at receiving him for the first time as Indonesia's head of state.

"This is my first time coming here as president," Prabowo replied, acknowledging her rema...