China's Li Qiang promotes multilateral cooperation over protectionism in Indonesia
Chinese Premier Li Qiang concluded the second day of his visit to Indonesia by holding talks with President Prabowo Subianto, focusing on bilateral ties and cooperation. Discussions covered various aspects, including politics, the economy, people-to-people exchanges, maritime affairs, and security.
During the meeting, Li emphasized the importance of multilateralism and the Non-Aligned Movement spirit, a cooperative approach first established in Indonesia's Bandung city 70 years ago. He reiterated the need for solidarity and friendship among Global South countries. The visit marked the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and Indonesia, and both leaders expressed a commitment to strengthening ties for regional stability and development.
In terms of economic matters, the two leaders discussed ways to expand trade and investment, particularly during the U.S. global trade war. The meeting resulted in the signing of a dozen partnership agreements, though details on these accords were not provided. Li Qiang also attended an Indonesia-China Business Reception with 60 prominent Chinese businesspeople, highlighting China's economic growth and the potential for cooperation in various sectors.
Meeting with Prabowo, Li stressed that rising unilateralism and protectionism were severely disrupting the global economic and trade order. He urged both countries to uphold multilateralism and free trade, while firmly safeguarding their interests and jointly promoting regional and global peace, stability, and development.
Although no specific mention of maritime affairs or security discussions was made in the available reports, the strategic importance of maritime cooperation in the region suggests these topics were likely touched upon during broader discussions on regional stability.
The strengthening of ties between China and Indonesia was highlighted as crucial for cultural exchanges and people-to-people diplomacy, though specific initiatives in this area were not detailed in the reports. As regional powers, the two countries aim to promote regional stability and development through cooperation.
- Li Qiang emphasized the significance of the Non-Aligned Movement spirit, a cooperative approach initially established in Indonesia's Bandung city 70 years ago, during his talks with President Prabowo Subianto.
- The visit marked the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and Indonesia, and both leaders expressed a commitment to strengthening ties for regional stability and development.
- The meeting resulted in the signing of a dozen partnership agreements, though details on these accords were not provided, indicating that they may cover various aspects such as trade, investment, and economic cooperation.
- Li Qiang attended an Indonesia-China Business Reception with 60 prominent Chinese businesspeople, highlighting China's economic growth and the potential for cooperation in various sectors.
- Although no specific mention of maritime affairs or security discussions was made in the available reports, the strategic importance of maritime cooperation in the region suggests these topics were likely touched upon during broader discussions on regional stability.
