According to a press release published on the website of The President of the Republic of Indonesia, President Prabowo Subianto received an official visit from Premier of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) Li Qiang in a warm bilateral meeting at the Merdeka Palace, Jakarta, on Sunday (25/5/25), marking an important step to strengthen the comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries with a long history of friendship.
In his introduction, President Prabowo conveyed his welcome to Premier Li Qiang and his delegation and emphasized the importance of the visit in maintaining and strengthening the long-standing close bilateral relations between Indonesia and China.
“I would like to once again express my gratitude for the great honor given to us by receiving Your Majesty’s visit to the Merdeka Palace,” said President Prabowo, opening the meeting.
President Prabowo emphasized that the visit marked an increasingly solid relationship between the two countries and their people. President Prabowo said that this year marks the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Indonesia and China, as well as the 70th anniversary of the historic Asia-Africa Conference.
“This is a very important visit in our opinion because His Majesty’s visit confirms the good, close friendship between the People’s Republic of China and the Republic of Indonesia, and more importantly between the Chinese people and the Indonesian people,” said President Prabowo.
Furthermore, President Prabowo also emphasized the determination of the Indonesian government to continue to strengthen relations between Indonesia and China, not only for bilateral interests but also for regional stability and prosperity.
“I reaffirm our commitment to strengthening this partnership with the People’s Republic of China and with the Chinese people. We see this relationship as something that will bring goodness, not only to our two countries, but to the entire Asian region and perhaps even the world,” he said.
Responding to President Prabowo’s remarks, Premier Li Qiang expressed his appreciation for the warm welcome from the Indonesian government and people. Premier Li Qiang highlighted the long history of cooperation and solidarity between the two countries that continues to grow to this day.
“As His Majesty said earlier, in these 75 years, both countries, where Indonesia has supported each other in the process of gaining our independence, also supported each other in dealing with the tsunami and Covid-19, our friendship at this level has become stronger,” Premier Li said.
Premier Li further explained the increasingly complex global challenges and affirmed China’s readiness to continue working with Indonesia in facing these dynamics. Premier Li Qiang mentioned the pillars of cooperation that will be the foundation for strengthening relations between the two countries in the future.
“China is ready to work with Indonesia to carry out its mission and vision as we establish diplomatic relations, expand the tradition of friendship between the two countries, strengthen collaboration and unity, continue to strengthen the pattern of cooperation consisting of five pillars, jointly address various risks and challenges, enhance common development, and provide greater prosperity to the people of the two countries,” he said.
Source: BPMI Presidential Secretariat, The President of The Republic of Indonesia website
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