Prabowo, who exchanges souvenirs, gives miniature Garuda to Keris Bali to Putin

Jakarta – Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto and Russian President Vladimir Putin exchanged souvenirs during bilateral meetings. Prabowo gave Garuda a miniature image, while Putin gave the officers’ sword. The close moment of the two of the exchange souvenirs took place after a bilateral meeting in Constantine Palace, St. Petersburg, Thursday (6/20). In a warm atmosphere, both of the meaning of each gift are given directly. Putin showed two brown books written by Prabowo entitled ‘Military Leadership’, written while serving as Minister of Defense. The book was translated into Russian and published in Russia. Browse to continue with the content “Mr. President, as long as you, as Minister of Defense, wrote a book on military leadership, translated our Russian and published it for the collection of the president,” Putin said while displaying the book. In return, Prabowo gave an eye souvenir in the form of a miniature image with the eagle neatly carved and carved into a box. “Garuda symbols from our country,” Prabowo explained as he showed his eyes. At the same time, Putin also gave Prabowo a sword of the officers. “And that’s the sword of the officer, I also want to reward it for the president,” Putin said. “Thanks,” Prabowo said. Furthermore, Putin presented a coin to Prabowo as part of the Russian tradition that symbolizes friendship in bilateral relations between the two countries. “It’s a Russian tradition, should give coins,” Putin explained. Prabowo accepted the coin while saying thank you, and then again a souvenir on the Indonesian side, namely a typical Balinese keris. “Thank you, and it’s a keris. It’s a keris of Bali. It’s Pattimura,” Prabowo said. (Eva/IDH) HOEGENG Awards 2025 Read the inspiring story of the exemplary police candidate here