Chinese President Xi Jinping praises a "new chapter" in relations with Indonesia

 Jinping praises a "new chapter" in relations with Indonesia

Jinping Celebrates a "New Chapter" in China-Indonesia Relations

Beijing, November 9, 2024 – Chinese President Xi Jinping has announced the start of a "new chapter"

in China-Indonesia relations, highlighting a future of enhanced cooperation. In a meeting with Indonesian

President Joko Widodo, Xi emphasized their commitment to strengthening economic, cultural, and

political ties, which are essential for regional stability and prosperity.

The leaders discussed initiatives under the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), focusing on infrastructure,

investment, and green development. With Indonesia being a major Southeast Asian economy, it plays

a vital role in China's regional connectivity plans.

In a joint statement, Xi and Widodo pledged to deepen cooperation in trade, technology, and cultural

exchanges. They also reaffirmed their commitment to peace and stability in the South China Sea.

This evolving partnership comes as trade between the two nations reaches new heights in 2024,

following high-level visits and agreements in renewable energy, the digital economy, and security.

Widodo emphasized Indonesia's support for China in promoting multilateralism and sustainable

development, aligning with Indonesia's foreign policy of peaceful coexistence.

Analysts view this partnership as a strategic response to global power shifts, aiming to protect

mutual interests. The meeting concluded with agreements focused on environmental sustainability

and climate change mitigation, marking a significant moment for China-Indonesia relations. Both

leaders are hopeful for continued collaboration in the future.