During the Business Forum Dinner in Jakarta, Indonesia’s President, Prabowo Subianto, underlined the vital role of China as a strategic partner rather than just a trade ally. He warmly welcomed Chinese Premier Li Qiang, highlighting the deep bilateral partnership between the two countries that can greatly contribute to peace and stability in the region. Prabowo emphasized the fact that China stands as Indonesia’s largest trading partner, with an impressive annual trade volume exceeding 130 billion U.S. dollars. He also pointed out China’s key role in advancing Indonesia’s industrial and technological sectors through successful collaborations such as the Jakarta–Bandung high-speed rail and the establishment of various industrial zones.
Prabowo stressed the significance of the strong trade and investment relationship between Indonesia and China, reflecting both nations’ shared commitment to a prosperous future. He expressed his dedication to further strengthening and expanding the Indonesia-China relationship for the benefit of both countries. This reaffirms the importance of the partnership between Indonesia and China, paving the way for continued cooperation and mutual growth in various fields.
