During the Business Forum Dinner in Jakarta, Indonesia’s President, Prabowo Subianto, highlighted the significant role of China as a strategic partner, shifting the focus from being just a trade ally. He warmly welcomed Chinese Premier Li Qiang and stressed the deep bilateral partnership between the two nations, emphasizing its potential to contribute to peace and stability in the region. President Prabowo pointed out that China stands as Indonesia’s largest trading partner, with an annual trade volume exceeding 130 billion U.S. dollars. He acknowledged China’s critical role in the development of Indonesia’s industrial and technological sectors, citing successful joint projects like the Jakarta–Bandung high-speed rail and the establishment of various industrial zones. The President reiterated the strong trade and investment ties as a testament to both countries’ shared commitment to a prosperous future. In conclusion, President Prabowo reaffirmed his dedication to further strengthen and expand the Indonesia-China relationship.
