President Prabowo meets with State Council Prime Minister today

On May 25, 2025, at about 10:00 a.m. (WI time), Indonesian President Prabowo held a bilateral meeting with Chinese Premier Li Qiang at the Palace of Independence in Jakarta, where there was a welcoming ceremony upon Li's arrival.Following the meeting, the leaders will witness the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the two countries and issue a joint press statement. The prime minister arrived in Jakarta at 15:21 on May 24 to kick off a three-day (May 24-26) official visit, during which a number of internal meetings will also be held. Prabowo emphasized that Indonesia's strategic partnership with China is crucial for regional peace and stability, saying the bilateral relationship is highly strategic and promising. He recalled the respect he received during his first visit to China and his official visit to China soon after his inauguration. Appreciating China's values of civilization, mutual benefit and harmony, he said he would continue to strengthen cooperation with China in many fields, especially in trade and industrial technology development, recognizing the contribution of Chinese companies in creating jobs and promoting technology transfer in Indonesia, and arguing that cooperation between the two countries should not be limited to the economic field.