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November 11, 2024 | 12:15 pm
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - President of China Xi Jinping welcomed Indonesian President Prabowo Subiantowith a state ceremony at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Saturday, November 9, 2024.
Before the formal ceremony, both leaders introduced their respective delegations. Indonesia was represented by Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto, Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi, Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Arifin Tasrif, Investment Minister Bahlil Lahadalia, and Maritime Affairs and Fisheries Minister Sakti Wahyu Trenggono.
Citing from Antara, Coordinating Minister Airlangga Hartarto provided insights into the discussions between the two presidents, highlighting key areas of cooperation, including the blue economy and the "Giant Sea Wall" project.
“During the bilateral discussions, both leaders expressed their commitment to deepening cooperation in various maritime sectors, from energy and solar power to fisheries,” Airlangga said.
The two leaders also witnessed the signing of several government-to-government agreements in fresh coconut exports, sustainable fisheries, blue economy, mineral resources, green minerals, water resources, funding for nutritious meals for school children, and maritime security.
“Pak President Prabowo received positive responses from President Xi Jinping, including the cooperation project of the Jakarta-Bandung High-Speed Train, and for the future, the President mentioned the 'Great Sea Wall' which is a dam in northern Java,” said Airlangga as quoted from Antara in Beijing on Sunday, November 10, 2024.
Additionally, Airlangga also mentioned discussions on the development of Two Countries Twin Parks', a collaborative effort to establish industrial zones in both countries. Additionally, they discussed deepening local currency settlement (LCS) to reduce reliance on traditional payment systems.
Beyond economic matters, the meeting also touched upon security cooperation, with both sides agreeing to further strengthen bilateral ties.
Airlangga emphasized Indonesia's non-aligned stance and its ability to cooperate with various countries, including the United States, despite its growing partnership with China. He highlighted the importance of the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) and Indonesia's ongoing efforts to join the OECD.
Regarding the funding for Indonesia's free nutritious meal program, the Chinese government has expressed support and reached an agreement on providing funding for the "Food Supplementation and School Feeding Program in Indonesia." This agreement was formalized through a Memorandum of Understanding signed by both governments in the presence of the two presidents.
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