During the Business Forum Dinner in Jakarta, Indonesia’s President, Prabowo Subianto, emphasized China’s role as a strategic partner rather than just a trade ally. He welcomed Chinese Premier Li Qiang and highlighted the deep bilateral partnership between the two countries, emphasizing its contribution to peace and stability in the region. Prabowo pointed out that China is Indonesia’s largest trading partner, with an annual trade volume exceeding 130 billion U.S. dollars. He also emphasized China’s importance in advancing Indonesia’s industrial and technological sectors through key projects like the Jakarta–Bandung high-speed rail and various industrial zones. The President underlined the robust trade and investment relationship as a testament to both nations’ commitment to a prosperous future. He concluded by reaffirming his dedication to enhancing and broadening the Indonesia-China relationship.
Prabowo: China’s Strategic Brother in Diplomacy

