At the meeting, Han Zheng congratulated Gibran on his inauguration as vice president. He emphasized that the Prabowo Subianto-Gibran Rakabuming Raka government would continue the sound cooperation established between Indonesia and China.
"What is clear is that Mr. Prabowo's government will commit to continuing what has been done. Thank you for the support, including in the high-speed rail development," he remarked.
Vice President Han Zheng responded positively to the statement and expressed optimism over the sound cooperative relations between China and Indonesia.
He also noted that the Chinese government believes the new government of Indonesia would continue the tradition of friendship between the two countries.
On that occasion, he remarked that after the meeting in April 2024 between President Prabowo and President Xi Jinping, the latter immediately followed up on future cooperation plans with various relevant departments in China.
He also expressed optimism that the good relations between China and Indonesia would not only benefit the two countries but also contribute positively to regional and international prosperity.
In 2025, Indonesia and China will celebrate the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between both nations.
Vice President Gibran and Vice President Han Zheng also pushed for increased cooperation between the nations to improve the economy and human resources capacity.
On Sunday (October 20), Prabowo and Gibran were inaugurated as president and vice president after winning the 2024 Presidential Election in February.
The inauguration event, held at the Parliamentary Complex, Jakarta, was attended by state guests, including Chinese Vice President Han Zheng.
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Translator: Benardy Ferdiansyah, Raka Adji
Editor: Rahmad Nasution
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