China and Indonesia Deepen Strategic Partnership

China and Indonesia strengthen strategic ties. In a significant development for international relations, Chinese Premier Li Qiang recently visited Jakarta for a three-day official visit. During this trip, he met with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto to discuss strengthening the strategic partnership between the two nations. The meeting, held amidst a formal ceremony with a horse-mounted guard, focused on five key areas of cooperation. Premier Li stated, "China and Indonesia are good neighbors and good partners." The meeting follows President Subianto's visit to Beijing in November 2024, underscoring the growing importance of the bilateral relationship. This strengthened partnership promises enhanced cooperation and mutual development, impacting regional and global affairs.