Jakarta: Indonesia’s President-elect Prabowo Subianto is set to embark on a visit to China from March 31 to April 2, following an invitation from President Xi Jinping. During his visit, President Subianto will engage in talks with President Xi Jinping and meet with Premier Li Qiang. Discussions will revolve around bilateral relations and matters of mutual interest.
Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian said China and Indonesia stand as crucial major developing nations and emerging economies. The two countries share a longstanding friendship and maintain close and robust cooperation.
“In recent years, guided by the strategic vision of Presidents Xi Jinping and Joko ‘Jokowi’ Widodo, bilateral relations have witnessed significant growth, entering a new phase of jointly constructing a community with a shared future,” he said in a press statement on Friday.
Prabowo’s forthcoming visit to China marks his inaugural overseas trip as President-elect, underscoring the strength of China-Indonesia relations.
“The visit presents an excellent opportunity to further fortify traditional ties, deepen comprehensive strategic cooperation, and align development strategies. It serves as a testament to major developing nations embracing a shared future, fostering solidarity for mutual development, and contributing to regional stability and global welfare,” he said.
