Chinese President Xi Jinping congratulated Prabowo Subianto on becoming the president of Indonesia, highlighting the strong and growing relationship between the two countries.
Xi emphasized the long-standing friendship and comprehensive strategic partnership between China and Indonesia, entering a new era of collaboration. The upcoming 75th anniversary of diplomatic ties will serve as an opportunity to further enhance bilateral cooperation.
Xi expressed readiness to work closely with Prabowo to elevate the China-Indonesia community to new heights, focusing on unity, solidarity, and mutual benefit between the two developing nations.
Prabowo, formerly Indonesia’s defense minister, officially assumed the presidency, succeeding Joko Widodo. This leadership transition marks a significant moment in Indonesian politics.
(With input from Xinhua)