Indonesia President Prabowo Subianto congratulated Donald Trump in a phone call on Sunday and may meet the president-elect in person this week, as he seeks to build links with the incoming administration.

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto congratulated Donald Trump on his election victory in a phone call after landing in Washington on an official visit that includes a meeting with President Joe Biden on Tuesday.

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto calls President-elect Donald Trump to congratulate him on his victory. (Credit: X/@prabowo)

Indonesia said on Monday it does not recognise China's claims over the South China Sea, despite signing a maritime development deal with Beijing, as some analysts warned the pact risked compromising its sovereign rights.

Over the weekend, the two nations signed a joint development agreement that refers to “overlapping claims” in the disputed waterway.

Indonesia denied that it had effectively recognized China’s disputed claims in the South China Sea after a joint statement with Beijing over developing contested areas came under fierce criticism.