Indonesia, China agree to boost economy, security ties
Among topics discussed in high-level talks between Foreign Minister Sugiono and his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi in Jakarta was the joint development by both countries in the hotly disputed South China Sea.
Indonesia and China have pledged to deepen their economic and security cooperation, following talks between Foreign Minister Sugiono and his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi in Jakarta. The bilateral talks encompassed a range of sectors, including trade, military, and joint development initiatives in the contested South China Sea. Wang Yi inaugurated a new ministerial-level forum, the Comprehensive Strategic Dialogue (CSD), to review bilateral ties and chart strategic priorities.
Speaking ahead of the meeting, Wang highlighted the challenges the world is facing, including the spread of unilateralism and hegemonism, and emphasized the importance of Jakarta-Beijing ties in strengthening strategic communication and coordination. He further stated that the ties would go beyond a bilateral scope, playing the role of two major countries.
During the two-hour meeting, both sides called for a significant increase in bilateral trade to match the two economies' potential. Jakarta also urged China to continue investing in Indonesia.
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