China and Indonesia Strengthen Strategic Partnership with New Cooperation Deals

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto visits Beijing, reinforcing ties with China through multiple agreements and pledging to lead the Global South together.

Chinese President Xi Jinping and Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto signed multiple cooperation deals in Beijing, focusing on areas such as water conservation, maritime resources, and mining.
Prabowo's visit marks his first international trip since taking office, emphasizing Indonesia's commitment to maintaining strong relations with China, its largest trading partner.
Both leaders discussed enhancing strategic coordination and economic cooperation, with a focus on the digital economy, advanced manufacturing, and the Belt and Road Initiative.
Indonesia and China issued a joint statement on advancing their comprehensive strategic partnership and building a community with a shared future.
Despite close ties, Indonesia maintains a non-aligned foreign policy, avoiding military alliances, while managing maritime disputes in the South China Sea with China.