Prabowo's laughter when Macron says the saying 'little by bit has become a hill'

Jakarta – There was an interesting moment during the dinner or dinner of President Prabowo Subianto with French President Emmanuel Macron and First Lady Brigitte Macron. Macron spoke a famous proverb in Indonesian when he delivered his speech. The state dinner was held in the State Palace, Jakarta, on Wednesday (5/25/2025). Prabowo sat down with Macron and Brigitte, and his son, Didit Hediprasetyo. Macron discussed the long history of French and Indonesian relations involving many elements of the country, from travelers, researchers to artists. According to him, they have become a liaison for the proximity of two countries for two centuries. Browse to continue with content “These cultural intermediaries laid the foundation for our relationships. As well as the flow of workers and students, engineers and families, from France and across the Ocean, who lived here and worked to bring the two nations closer,” Macron said. Macron then calls the proverb “little by little in a hill”. The proverb delivered by Macron in Indonesian suddenly set fire to the noisy audience, including Prabowo. “Little by little, gradually becomes a hill as the Indonesian proverb,” ​​Macron said. When he heard it, Prabowo smiled immediately. Prabowo looks at Macron next to him as he cries. “Over time it will become a hill. And from the year to year our friendship has grown higher,” Macron said. (FCA/RFS) HOEGENG Awards 2025 Read the inspiring story of the exemplary police candidate here