On Thursday, after concluding his official visit to the UAE, Indonesian President Joko Widodo emphasized strengthening the UAE-Indonesia relationship. During his state visit, Widodo and UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed met on July 17 to discuss various aspects of bilateral cooperation , including the economy, food security, investment, infrastructure, health, education, and climate action. Indonesian media have praised Widodo's visit to the Gulf state, underscoring the strong relations between the two countries and highlighting the UAE's significance as a key partner for Indonesia in the Middle East. Depth of UAE-Indonesia Bilateral Relations The UAE and Indonesia have shared a deep and growing relationship for several decades. As Muslim-majority countries, Indonesia, the world's most populous Muslim-majority nation with over 270 million people, and the UAE share common values and a commitment to a rules-based order. Both nations support Palestinian stateh...