China News Service, April 2 (Xinhua) On the afternoon of April 1, Chinese President Xi Jinping held talks with Indonesian President-elect Prabowo Prabowo at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing.
Xi Jinping pointed out that the friendship between China and Indonesia has a long history, and the ancient Maritime Silk Road has left a legacy of friendly exchanges between the two peoples. Under the careful care of successive leaders of the two countries, the wheel of China-Indonesia friendship has always moved forward despite the waves. Mr. Prabowo is an old friend of the Chinese people. I believe that you will shoulder the important task of leading the country's development and revitalization and the mission of continuing China-Indonesia friendship.
Prabowo said that he was very happy to make China the first country he will visit after being elected as president. China is a major country with important influence, and Indonesia and China have always respected each other and treated each other as equals. The new Indonesian government is willing to actively promote the alignment of the development strategies of the two countries, promote cooperation in various fields such as economy, trade, and poverty alleviation to achieve more results, and further benefit the two peoples.
In recent years, the China-Indonesia comprehensive strategic partnership has continued to deepen and become more substantial. The two countries have pragmatic cooperation in economy, trade, high-speed rail, and people-to-people cultural exchanges. The results have benefited society and people's livelihood and promoted the common development and prosperity of the two countries.
China is Indonesia's largest trading partner. In 2022, the bilateral trade volume between China and Indonesia will be US$149.1 billion, a year-on-year increase of 19.8%. China is also Indonesia's second largest source of foreign investment, and Indonesia is China's second largest investment destination in ASEAN. In 2022, China’s direct investment in Indonesia’s entire industry will be US$4.55 billion.
As the "golden sign" of China and Indonesia's joint construction of the "Belt and Road", as of March 3, 2024 local time, Indonesia's Jakarta-Bandung High-speed Railway has sent more than 2 million passengers, with a single-day passenger occupancy rate as high as 99.6%, and the passenger flow continues Maintain a high profile.
Recently, the "Exploration 1" scientific research vessel, carrying the "Struggle" full-sea deep manned submersible, successfully completed the first China-Indonesia joint deep-sea scientific research mission in the Java Trench, setting a new record for Indonesian deep-sea diving. It has opened a new chapter for the two countries to strengthen maritime cooperation.
In the future, China and Indonesia will continue to write a new chapter in building a community with a shared future for both countries.
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