China and Indonesia have pledged to deepen defense, economic, and diplomatic collaboration during their inaugural Joint Foreign and Defense Ministerial Dialogue in Beijing. The meeting, co-chaired by Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Defense Minister Dong Jun with Indonesian counterparts Sugiono and Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin, marked a new phase in cross-sector cooperation between the two Asian nations.
The ministers vowed to strengthen strategic mutual trust through increased high-level exchanges and security coordination. Wang emphasized the dialogue's role in advancing a 'community with a shared future,' positioning it as a cornerstone for political and defense collaboration. "This mechanism demonstrates our commitment to regional stability and complementary development," stated Wang, who also serves on the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee.
Key outcomes include:
Plans to enhance Belt and Road cooperation through cross-border infrastructure and supply chain security
Expanded collaboration in emerging industries and technology
Coordination in multilateral forums including the UN, BRICS, and G20
Defense Minister Dong highlighted the partnership's global implications: "Our deepening security cooperation supports peace efforts beyond Asia, particularly in maritime security and counterterrorism." Both nations emphasized neutrality in international disputes while advocating for a 'multipolar world order.'
The talks concluded with commitments to annual military exercises, intelligence sharing, and joint cybersecurity initiatives—measures analysts say could reshape ASEAN security dynamics.
