Ministry of Foreign Affairs
People’s Republic of China
Vice Foreign Minister Sun Weidong Attends Indonesia's National Day Reception
Updated: October 30, 2024 16:26

On October 29, 2024, Vice Foreign Minister Sun Weidong, upon invitation, attended Indonesia's National Day reception hosted by the Indonesian Embassy in China, and met with Indonesian Ambassador to China Djauhari Oratmangun.

Sun Weidong congratulated Indonesia on the 79th anniversary of its National Day, saying that China and Indonesia are traditional friendly neighbors. Vice President Han Zheng, President Xi Jinping's special representative, attended the inauguration of President Prabowo Subianto and visited Indonesia last week, demonstrating firm support for the smooth governance of the new Indonesian government. Next year marks the 80th anniversary of Indonesia's independence and the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Indonesia, presenting new opportunities for the development of both countries and bilateral relations. China is ready to work with Indonesia to follow the strategic guidance of the heads of state, maintain the momentum of high-level exchanges, adhere to the principles of strategic autonomy, mutual trust and benefit, win-win cooperation, fairness and justice, continuously take the building of a China-Indonesia community with a shared future to new heights, and contribute to safeguarding regional peace and stability and promoting global development and prosperity.

Djauhari Oratmangun thanked Vice President Han Zheng for attending the inauguration of the new Indonesian President as President Xi Jinping's special representative, saying that mutually beneficial cooperation between Indonesia and China in various fields has continued to deepen and yielded fruitful results. Next year marks the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries and the 70th anniversary of the Bandung Conference. Indonesia looks forward to strengthening strategic communication with China, deepening practical cooperation, and promoting new and greater development in bilateral relations.