In a significant move to bolster bilateral relations, Chinese Vice President Han Zheng expressed China's commitment to deepening mutual trust and expanding cooperation with Indonesia during his meeting with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto in Jakarta on Sunday.
As President Xi Jinping's special representative, Han attended President Prabowo's inauguration, underscoring the importance of the new government-China ties. He noted that President Prabowo's immediate visit to China following his election victory showcased his dedication to fostering strong China-Indonesia relations.
President Prabowo emphasized critical priorities such as food security and poverty reduction in his inaugural address, aligning closely with the people-centered development approach advocated by President Xi. Han reaffirmed China's support for President Prabowo's administration, expressing confidence in Indonesia's continued progress under his leadership.
China aims to collaborate with Indonesia to elevate their community with a shared future, contributing to regional peace and global prosperity. Han outlined three key proposals for the next phase of China-Indonesia relations: strengthening high-level strategic mutual trust, deepening comprehensive and mutually beneficial cooperation, and enhancing international collaboration to advance global governance towards greater fairness and reasonableness.
President Prabowo reiterated China's role as a vital partner for Indonesia, committing to continue the friendly policies established by Joko Widodo. He expressed Indonesia's willingness to deepen mutual support and cooperation, strengthen coordination on international and regional affairs, and promote the further development of bilateral relations.
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