China Marks President-elect Prabowo's First Overseas Visit
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.
On Wednesday, March 20, the KPU officially announced the outcomes of the 2024 elections. In the 2024 presidential election, the candidate pair of Prabowo Subianto and Gibran Rakabuming Raka emerged victorious with a total of 96,214,691 votes, accounting for 58.83 percent of the total.
Prabowo will officially assume office in October, replacing the outgoing Joko Widodo who has governed the country for a decade.
Indonesia’s economic ties with China have grown stronger over the years under Jokowi administration. Throughout 2023, Jokowi has met Xi in person several times including during the 10th anniversary of Xi’s flagship infrastructure investments Belt and Road Initiative in Beijing.
Tags: Keywords:
as a preferred
Related Articles
Gibran Remains Indonesia’s VP After Court Rejects Bid to Disqualify Him
VP Gibran defends his education credentials after Indonesia’s top court rejects a bid to disqualify him.
Prabowo Shouts ‘Free Palestine,’ Calls for Stronger Indonesia
Prabowo shouts “Free Palestine” at Gontor’s centenary, saying Indonesia must become stronger to help Palestinians.
'AI Development Should Not Be a Solo Performance by Any Single Country,' Says Xi Jinping
Over the next five years, he said, China will provide 5,000 training opportunities on artificial intelligence to developing countries.
Chinese Court Hands Former Local Official Death Sentence in $325M Bribery Case
The graft case is one of the most dramatic corruption scandals in recent years in terms of the sheer scale of the bribes involved.
Does G7 Make Sense Without China?
China's exclusion looks odd, given its now immense sway over the world's economic well-being and affairs.
Xi Jinping to Visit North Korea Next Week
The announcement came a day after North Korea unveiled a new facility to produce the ingredients for nuclear bombs.
Hegseth Reassures Pacific Allies While Softening China Rhetoric
Hegseth reassured Indo-Pacific allies of U.S. commitment while adopting a more measured tone toward China.
China's Rise: What Indonesia Can Learn
China’s experience suggests that the debate between the state and the market is rarely black-and-white.
The Differences -- and Similarities -- In the Trump and Putin Visits to China
China and Russia reached more than 40 cooperation agreements covering areas including trade, technology and media exchanges.
Trump-Xi Meeting Opens in Beijing With Low Expectations on Trade, Security
Trump met Xi in Beijing as both sides opened talks, with little expectation of breakthroughs on Iran, Taiwan and trade.The Latest
Ye Concert, Other Events to Draw 130,000 to GBK, Here’s What to Know
Around 130,000 visitors are expected at Jakarta’s GBK on Saturday as Ye’s concert and several major events take place.
Indonesia Allocates Rp 722 Billion for Year-End Flight Ticket Tax Relief
Indonesia allocates Rp 722 billion to cover domestic flight ticket VAT during the 2026/2027 Christmas and New Year holidays.
Greece Floats Shipbuilding Partnership with Indonesia
Greece says that it possesses “extensive expertise” as it woos Indonesia in shipbuilding partnership.
Indonesian Stocks Rally 4.9%, but Foreign Investors Keep Selling
Indonesia’s JCI rose 4.9% last week, but foreign selling and MSCI downgrade risks continue to cloud the market outlook.
Ye Concert in Jakarta to Deploy 2,000 Security Personnel
More than 2,000 personnel will secure Ye’s Jakarta concert on Saturday, as organizers urge fans to use public transport.Most Popular
