In an Instagram post, Indonesia’s Cabinet Secretariat noted that the bilateral meeting took place in a cordial setting, reflecting enduring ties between Indonesia and China.
According to the caption, Minister Chen conveyed China’s eagerness to work with partner countries to contribute to regional and global stability and security.
President Prabowo welcomed the view, assuring him that Indonesia shares China’s interests in regional stability, which he considers fundamental to driving sustainable economic growth.
The secretariat added that the head of state also appreciated China’s hope for deeper bilateral cooperation toward mutual benefits.
It further highlighted prospects for stronger collaboration between Indonesia’s State Intelligence Agency (BIN) and China’s Ministry of State Security, noting that such a partnership aligns with Jakarta’s foreign policy.
Under the Prabowo administration, it said, Indonesia places national security as a core goal in diplomacy as part of efforts to maintain the multipolar world order amid geopolitical dynamics and challenges through active international engagements.
Also present during the talks were BIN Chief M. Herindra, Minister of State Secretariat Prasetyo Hadi, and Cabinet Secretary Teddy Indra Wijaya.
Since taking office in October 2024, President Prabowo has shown intensive engagement with the Chinese government. Chinese President Xi Jinping was among the first foreign leaders he visited as head of state.
The two leaders first met as fellow presidents at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on November 9 that year, where they celebrated the strategic nature of bilateral ties.
They reunited in the Chinese capital in early September 2025 during an event marking the 80th anniversary of China’s victory against Imperial Japanese forces.
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Translator: Fathur R, Tegar Nurfitra
Editor: Azis Kurmala
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