Chinese President Xi Jinping sent warm congratulations to Prabowo Subianto on Sunday as he officially became Indonesia's eighth president, marking a fresh chapter in diplomatic ties between the two nations. 🎉 In his message, Xi highlighted the growing 'comprehensive strategic partnership' and praised the collaboration as a model for 'building a community with a shared future.'
With 2025 marking 75 years of China-Indonesia diplomatic relations, Xi emphasized this milestone as a chance to elevate cooperation. 🌟 He expressed eagerness to work closely with Prabowo, aiming to 'write a new chapter' of unity and mutual benefit between the major developing countries.
Prabowo, formerly Indonesia's defense minister, was sworn in at the parliament building Sunday, succeeding Joko Widodo after his decade-long leadership. Crowds cheered 🇮🇩 as the new president pledged to continue strengthening economic and strategic ties with global partners, including China.
Analysts say the exchange signals a focus on shared development goals, from infrastructure to tech innovation—key priorities for young entrepreneurs and investors tracking Asia's booming markets. 💼📈
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Xi congratulates Prabowo Subianto on assuming presidency of Indonesia
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