Apple CEO Tim Cook visited the Indonesian Minister of Defense and president-elect for 2024-2029, Prabowo Subianto, at the Indonesian Ministry of Defense office on Wednesday (April 17). The meeting, which took place around 12:45 PM WIB and concluded at 1:50 PM, involved discussions on the ongoing collaboration between Apple and the Indonesian government.
Tim, in a letter dated March 21, expressed Apple’s congratulations to Prabowo on his election victory and the company’s commitment to investing in Indonesia’s technology ecosystem. He also commended the government’s support for skill development and innovation, citing the success of Apple’s three development academies in Surabaya, Jakarta, and Batam.
During the meeting, there was a friendly exchange between Prabowo and Tim, with Prabowo even asking Tim about his dietary preferences. At the end of the meeting, Prabowo extended an invitation to Tim for dinner, which Tim gladly accepted.
Other attendees at the meeting included the Minister of Communication and Information Technology, Budi Arie Setiadi, and the Secretary-General of the Ministry of Defense, Donny Ermawan Taufanto. Earlier in the day, Tim had also met with Indonesian President Joko Widodo at the State Palace to discuss Apple’s investment plans in Indonesia.
