• French President Emmanuel Macron awarded Indonesia's Prabowo Subianto with the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honor.
• The visit included discussions on diplomatic recognition efforts between Israel and Palestine.
• New cultural partnership emphasizes cooperation in heritage, creative industries, and mutual agreements.

French President Emmanuel Macron bestowed Indonesia's leader, Prabowo Subianto, with France's highest military honor, the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honor, during a significant visit on May 29. This event followed a meeting in Jakarta and a helicopter ride to a military academy in Magelang, where the duo was welcomed with a military parade and cheers from students waving Indonesian flags, according to Le Monde and The Jakarta Post.

Further solidifying the diplomatic ties, Macron and Prabowo announced a new cultural partnership at the world's largest Buddhist temple, Borobudur. Macron outlined that the partnership would focus on cooperation in heritage and museum operations, along with sectors like cinema, fashion, and gastronomy. This partnership aims to enhance cultural ties between the nations, as highlighted by Macron's statements during the visit, according to Channel News Asia and Le Monde.

On a broader diplomatic front, Macron and Prabowo called for "mutual recognition" efforts between Israel and Palestine, mentioning that Indonesia would be ready to recognize Israel following the recognition of Palestine. In addition to this significant political dialogue, the nations signed agreements covering various areas including defense, trade, agriculture, and disaster management, according to The Jakarta Post and Channel News Asia.