Indonesian Minister of Foreign Affairs Retno Marsudi (R) and her Chinese counterpart Qin Gang. (Source: tempo.co) Jakarta (VNA) – Indonesia and Chinahave discussed the importance of strengthening trade and investment ties in thecontext that they are celebrating the 10th founding anniversary of comprehensivestrategic partnership.
The discussion took place on February 22 within the framework of the fourth meeting of the Joint Commission for Bilateral Cooperation(JCBC) co-chaired by Indonesian Minister of Foreign Affairs RetnoMarsudi and her Chinese counterpart Qin Gang in Jakarta.
Speakingat a press conference, Retno said Indonesia had suggested China lift tradebarriers, adding that Indonesia is committed to continuing to open the door forChinese enterprises to generate more local jobs while enhancing greeninvestment and infrastructure cooperation.
Shealso called on China to boost bilateral partnerships in health care and restoreconnectivity between the two nations, thus fostering economic links.
In a reception in themorning of the same day, Indonesian President Joko Widodo and Qin discussed several strategicprojects that need to be accelerated, including Jakarta-Bandung high-speedrailway, a green industrial park in Kalimantan province, the new capital cityof Nusantara, and the development of downstream industries.
Qin, for his part, affirmedChina's commitment to continue strengthening economic cooperation withIndonesia, including increasing imports from the Southeast Asian country,especially farm produce.
The Chinese side also expressed its support forIndonesia's role as the Chair of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations(ASEAN) in 2023./.
