In a significant move to bolster bilateral relations, Chinese Premier Xi Jinping held phone talks with Indonesian President Joko Widodo on Monday. The discussions focused on enhancing high-quality Belt and Road cooperation, ensuring the sustainable operation of the Jakarta-Bandung High-Speed Railway, and expanding collaborative efforts to benefit both nations.
Premier Xi highlighted the deepening ties between China and Indonesia, noting President Widodo's extensive engagement over the past decade. Widodo has visited China eight times and met with Xi twelve times, paving the way for a robust community with a shared future and a comprehensive strategic partnership.
Reflecting on the upcoming 70th anniversary of the Bandung Conference, Xi emphasized China's commitment to upholding the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence and the Bandung Spirit. He expressed readiness to collaborate with Indonesia to strengthen solidarity among Global South countries, safeguard the interests of developing nations, and promote regional and global prosperity and stability.
President Widodo reciprocated the sentiments, expressing gratitude for China's role in Indonesia's economic development. He highlighted the Jakarta-Bandung High-Speed Railway as a flagship project under the Belt and Road Initiative, serving as a model for future collaborations. Widodo expressed confidence that the Indonesia-China relationship will continue to grow under the leadership of Indonesia's new government, maintaining its strong momentum.
This renewed partnership marks a new chapter in China-Indonesia relations, with both countries poised to achieve greater heights through strategic cooperation and mutual support.
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