China engages with ASEAN positively, setting tone of cooperation: analysts
Analysts on Monday expressed high expectations that China-Indonesia relations will continue on the path of sound development and realize more fruitful results, which is crucial for both countries and the region amid challenges.
Visiting Chinese Vice President Han Zheng, as President Xi Jinping’s special representative, attended the inauguration of Indonesia’s new President Prabowo Subianto on Sunday and held talks with him.
During his meeting with Prabowo, Han noted that President Prabowo’s visit to China right after his election victory demonstrated his deep affection and profound friendship toward China and his commitment to advancing China-Indonesia relations, the Xinhua News Agency reported Monday.
Han pointed out that President Prabowo emphasized key priorities such as food security and poverty reduction in his inaugural address, aligning closely with the people-centered development approach proposed by President Xi. Han affirmed China’s support for President Prabowo and his new government, expressing confidence that Indonesia, under Prabowo’s leadership, will achieve further progress in national development.