China and Indonesia Deepen Strategic Mutual Trust and Security Cooperation

Beijing, The Gulf Observer: Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi emphasized the strategic importance of the bilateral relationship between China and Indonesia during the 5th Meeting of the Joint Commission on Bilateral Cooperation, co-chaired with Indonesian Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi in Beijing. Wang, who is also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, highlighted the successful high-level consultations held last week as part of the Senior Officials Meeting of the China-Indonesia Joint Foreign and Defense Ministerial Dialogue (“2+2” ministerial dialogue), marking a new chapter in strategic mutual trust and security cooperation between the two countries.

“China has always viewed and developed its friendly relations with Indonesia from a strategic and long-term perspective and is willing to work together to implement the important consensus reached by the two heads of state,” Wang said. He noted that under the strategic guidance of the leaders of China and Indonesia, political trust between the two nations has deepened continuously, yielding fruitful outcomes in the joint construction of the Belt and Road Initiative.

Wang also underscored the historical significance of the bilateral relationship, noting that this year marks the 70th anniversary of the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence, while next year will commemorate the 70th anniversary of the Bandung Conference. He reaffirmed China’s commitment to working closely with Indonesia on international and regional affairs, jointly promoting the spirit of the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence and the Ten Principles of the Bandung Conference.

Indonesian Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi echoed Wang’s sentiments, acknowledging China as one of Indonesia’s most important strategic partners. Retno highlighted the significant growth in bilateral trade and investment over the past decade and expressed Indonesia’s strong commitment to further strengthening ties with China, particularly as the two countries approach the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations.

“Indonesia highly values the strong mutual trust and deep friendship established with China, and will seize the opportunity to develop even stronger ties,” Retno stated. She also emphasized Indonesia’s willingness to work closely with China in multilateral cooperation, uphold multilateralism, and strengthen South-South cooperation.

During the meeting, both sides also exchanged views on pressing international issues, including the situation in Myanmar and the ongoing conflict in Gaza, underscoring their shared commitment to addressing global challenges through dialogue and cooperation.