Indonesian President Prabowo met with Wang Huning, Chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, at the Merdeka Palace in Jakarta on Thursday afternoon. Wang Huning arrived at the Merdeka Palace at 11:35 AM local time, accompanied by a delegation and escorted by a motorcycle convoy, and was welcomed by traditional dancers upon arrival. The State Secretary welcomed him in front of the palace and guided him to meet with Prabowo.
The President greeted Wang Huning on the palace balcony, then took him to the credential presentation hall for a photo and the signing of the guest book of honor, which officials said reflects the "harmonious relations" between the two countries. Prabowo introduced Wang Huning to several high-ranking Indonesian officials, including the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Chairman of the People's Consultative Assembly, and the Cabinet Secretary. Subsequently, the two leaders held a one-on-one meeting and had lunch together.
Wang Huning arrived in Indonesia one day earlier and met with the Speaker of the House of Representatives at the Parliament Building. She emphasized the close bilateral relations, particularly in the areas of trade and investment. She noted that in 2024, bilateral trade volume reached USD 147.8 billion, and Chinese investment in Indonesia amounted to USD 8.2 billion, making China Indonesia's third-largest source of foreign investment. She also praised China's active participation in ASEAN and the BRICS forum, and stated that the two countries share similar positions in "revitalizing multilateralism" to address global challenges such as climate change and economic inequality.
Indonesian President Prabowo met with Wang Huning, Chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, at the Merdeka Palace in Jakarta on Thursday afternoon. Wang Huning arrived at the Merdeka Palace at 11:35 AM local time, accompanied by a delegation and escorted by a motorcycle convoy, and was welcomed by traditional dancers upon arrival. The State Secretary welcomed him in front of the palace and guided him to meet with Prabowo.
The President greeted Wang Huning on the palace balcony, then took him to the credential presentation hall for a photo and the signing of the guest book of honor, which officials said reflects the "harmonious relations" between the two countries. Prabowo introduced Wang Huning to several high-ranking Indonesian officials, including the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Chairman of the People's Consultative Assembly, and the Cabinet Secretary. Subsequently, the two leaders held a one-on-one meeting and had lunch together.
Wang Huning arrived in Indonesia one day earlier and met with the Speaker of the House of Representatives at the Parliament Building. She emphasized the close bilateral relations, particularly in the areas of trade and investment. She noted that in 2024, bilateral trade volume reached USD 147.8 billion, and Chinese investment in Indonesia amounted to USD 8.2 billion, making China Indonesia's third-largest source of foreign investment. She also praised China's active participation in ASEAN and the BRICS forum, and stated that the two countries share similar positions in "revitalizing multilateralism" to address global challenges such as climate change and economic inequality.