Chinese President Xi Jinping held a phone conversation with Indonesian President Joko Widodo, expressing willingness to promote high-quality Belt and Road cooperation and ensure the sustainable operation of the Jakarta-Bandung High-Speed Railway. Xi highlighted the significant achievements in the China-Indonesia comprehensive strategic partnership and mutual cooperation over the past decade, noting the importance of building a community with a shared future.
Xi emphasized the commitment to carry forward the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence and the Bandung Spirit, strengthen solidarity among Global South countries, and promote regional and global development. Widodo, on the other hand, thanked China for contributing to Indonesia’s economic development and expressed confidence in the continued growth of the Indonesia-China relationship under the new government.
The leaders discussed creating more highlights of cooperation to benefit both countries and reiterated their commitment to enhancing bilateral relations. The phone call signifies the strong momentum of growth in the Indonesia-China relationship, marking a new chapter in their strategic cooperation.