Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto made history as the first Indonesian president to be invited as an honored guest at France's Bastille Day celebrations on July 14, 2025, in Paris. The event was hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron, who warmly welcomed Prabowo and referred to him as a friend. During the ceremony, the Indonesian military contingent, including cadets from the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Police academies, participated in the parade alongside French forces. Macron expressed his pride in seeing Indonesian troops march with French soldiers and later hosted a dinner for Prabowo at the Elysee Palace. The occasion highlighted the close military and diplomatic ties between Indonesia and France despite their geographical distance.