At around 10:00 AM local time (Western Indonesia Time) on May 25, 2025, Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto and Chinese Premier Li Qiang held a bilateral meeting at the Merdeka Palace in Jakarta, with a welcoming ceremony held upon Li Qiang's arrival. After the meeting, the two leaders will witness the signing of a memorandum of understanding between the two countries and issue a joint press statement. Premier Li arrived in Jakarta at 15:21 on May 24, starting a three-day official visit (May 24-26), during which several internal meetings will also be held. Prabowo emphasized that the strategic partnership between Indonesia and China is crucial for regional peace and stability, calling the bilateral relationship highly strategic with promising prospects. He recalled the respect he received during his first visit to China and his official visit shortly after taking office. He praised the values of mutual benefit and harmony in Chinese civilization, stating that he would continue to strengthen cooperation with China in various fields, particularly emphasizing cooperation in trade and industrial technology development. He acknowledged the contributions of Chinese enterprises in Indonesia in creating jobs and promoting technology transfer, and believed that cooperation between the two countries should not be limited to the economic sphere.
At around 10:00 AM local time (Western Indonesia Time) on May 25, 2025, Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto and Chinese Premier Li Qiang held a bilateral meeting at the Merdeka Palace in Jakarta, with a welcoming ceremony held upon Li Qiang's arrival. After the meeting, the two leaders will witness the signing of a memorandum of understanding between the two countries and issue a joint press statement. Premier Li arrived in Jakarta at 15:21 on May 24, starting a three-day official visit (May 24-26), during which several internal meetings will also be held. Prabowo emphasized that the strategic partnership between Indonesia and China is crucial for regional peace and stability, calling the bilateral relationship highly strategic with promising prospects. He recalled the respect he received during his first visit to China and his official visit shortly after taking office. He praised the values of mutual benefit and harmony in Chinese civilization, stating that he would continue to strengthen cooperation with China in various fields, particularly emphasizing cooperation in trade and industrial technology development. He acknowledged the contributions of Chinese enterprises in Indonesia in creating jobs and promoting technology transfer, and believed that cooperation between the two countries should not be limited to the economic sphere.