In a significant gesture of diplomatic goodwill, Chinese President Xi Jinping on Sunday extended warm congratulations to Prabowo Subianto upon his inauguration as the eighth president of Indonesia.
President Xi highlighted the longstanding friendship between China and Indonesia, emphasizing that the two nations are traditionally friendly neighbors. He noted that the comprehensive strategic partnership has been steadily advancing, ushering in a new era of building a community with a shared future.
“Next year marks the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between China and Indonesia,” Xi remarked. “This milestone presents a new opportunity to enhance bilateral cooperation and strengthen our partnership.”
Expressing his commitment to deepening ties, President Xi conveyed his willingness to maintain close strategic communication with President Prabowo. He emphasized the importance of guiding the development of a China-Indonesia community with a shared future to new heights. “Together, we can write a new chapter in seeking strength through unity, promoting solidarity and coordination, and achieving mutual benefit between our two major developing countries,” Xi stated.
Prabowo Subianto, formerly Indonesia’s defense minister, was officially sworn in on Sunday morning at the parliament building in Jakarta. He succeeds Joko Widodo, who led the world’s fourth most populous nation for the past decade. The inauguration marks a new chapter in Indonesia’s political landscape, with expectations of continued growth and collaboration on the regional and global stage.
The warm exchange between the leaders underscores the importance of China-Indonesia relations in promoting regional stability and economic development. Observers anticipate that the strengthened partnership will have positive implications for trade, investment, and cultural exchange between the two nations.
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Xi congratulates Prabowo Subianto on assuming presidency of Indonesia
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