In a significant diplomatic move, China's top political advisor Wang Huning met with Indonesia's House of Representatives Speaker Puan Maharani in Beijing on Tuesday. The meeting marks a pivotal step in strengthening the bilateral relations between the two nations.
Wang, who serves as the chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), highlighted the progress made in recent years. Under the strategic guidance of both countries' leaders, China-Indonesia relations have entered a new era focused on building a community with a shared future.
Emphasizing mutual trust, Wang stated that China is committed to deepening cooperation with Indonesia, particularly in the framework of the Belt and Road Initiative. He also underscored the importance of enhancing people-to-people exchanges, aiming to foster a more profound cultural and social connection between the two nations.
On her part, Puan Maharani reaffirmed Indonesia's steadfast adherence to the one-China principle. She expressed Indonesia's willingness to bolster cooperation with China across various sectors, including the economy, culture, and climate change. Maharani also emphasized Indonesia's role in contributing to global peace and stability through strengthened bilateral relations.
The meeting concluded with both leaders agreeing to intensify exchanges and collaboration, laying a robust foundation for future developments that will benefit both countries and their citizens.
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