Indonesia’s President, Prabowo Subianto, highlighted the crucial role of China as a strategic partner rather than simply a trade ally during the Business Forum Dinner in Jakarta. He warmly welcomed Chinese Premier Li Qiang, emphasizing the deep-rooted bilateral partnership between the two nations that can contribute significantly to peace and stability in the region. Prabowo emphasized that China stands as Indonesia’s largest trading partner, with an annual trade volume exceeding 130 billion U.S. dollars. He specifically mentioned China’s pivotal role in advancing Indonesia’s industrial and technological sectors through successful collaborations like the Jakarta–Bandung high-speed rail and the development of several industrial zones. Prabowo underlined the robust trade and investment ties between the two countries as a testament to their shared vision for a prosperous future. In conclusion, he reaffirmed his commitment to further strengthening and expanding the Indonesia-China relationship.
