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Xi says to deepen ties with new President Prabowo: state media
Xi said "China and Indonesia have traditionally been friendly neighbours, and the two countries' comprehensive strategic partnership has continued to steadily improve and has entered a new stage of building toward a shared future," according to the CCTV report.
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Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto (right) and Chinese President Xi Jinping pose for a photo-op during their high-profile bilateral meeting in Beijing, China on April 1, 2024. During his visit, the president-elect reiterated a commitment to maintain the close partnership that his predecessor, President Joko (Courtesy of Xinhua/-)
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hinese President Xi Jinping on Sunday said he would maintain "close strategic communication" with his new Indonesian counterpart Prabowo Subianto, in a message congratulating him on his inauguration, state broadcaster CCTV said.
Xi said "China and Indonesia have traditionally been friendly neighbours, and the two countries' comprehensive strategic partnership has continued to steadily improve and has entered a new stage of building toward a shared future," according to the CCTV report.
On Monday Xi held a telephone conversation with outgoing president Joko "Jokowi" Widodo expressing his belief that the new government of president Prabowo will continue its friendly policy towards China.
Prabowo on Sunday took over as president after sweeping the country's election with policies like free meals for school children and with the outgoing leader's son as his running mate.
Prabowo, wearing a traditional black hat and navy suit with a woven maroon and golden sarong, officially become Indonesia's eighth president on Sunday morning after he was sworn in during a ceremony at Indonesia's parliament.
Prabowo, who unsuccessfully ran for the presidency twice before, said in a speech to lawmakers after taking his oath of office that he would be president for all Indonesians, even those who did not vote for him.
He was joined in the swearing-in ceremony by his running mate, Gibran Rakabuming Raka, 37, the eldest son former president Jokowi.
