On 12 March 2026, H.E. Dr. Chem Widhya, Secretary-General of AIPA, paid a courtesy call on H.E. Fabien Penone, Ambassador of the French Republic to the Republic of Indonesia, Timor-Leste, and ASEAN. The meeting reflected a shared interest in exploring avenues for meaningful future engagement between AIPA and France.
Both sides also engaged in discussions on key matters of mutual concern and underscored the importance of upholding rule of law, while also reinforcing inter-regional ties, including through parliamentary cooperation.