Jakarta, Sept. 3 -- Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto expressed his appreciation for the invitation to the 11th Eastern Economic Forum (EEF), saying the forum could help strengthen regional cooperation.

"I am honored to participate in the 11th Eastern Economic Forum. This forum has great potential to bridge cooperation and connectivity in our region," he said during a luncheon with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Vladivostok, Russia, on Thursday.

On the occasion, Prabowo highlighted the two countries' partnership, which has lasted for more than five decades, and described Russia as an important partner for Indonesia.

He also noted that Indonesia-Russia relations have reached the level of a strategic partnership, with Indonesia ...