Indonesian president visits China to meet Xi Jinping’s invitation

27 July 2023

Chinese President Xi Jinping and Indonesia President Joko Widodo will discuss a number of priority agendas in various fields in China which is Indonesia’s largest trade and investment partner.

Jakarta (Indonesia Window) – Indonesian President Joko Widodo and First Lady Iriana Thursday morning, departed from Halim Perdanakusum Air Force Base in Jakarta, to China to meet the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping and commemorate the 10th anniversary of the comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries.

“This morning I, together with the First Lady and a limited delegation, will make a working visit to Chengdu in China. My visit to Chengdu is to fulfill the invitation of President Xi Jinping, and this visit also coincides with the 10 years of Indonesia and China’s comprehensive strategic partnership,” President Widodo said in a press statement prior to his departure.

In a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, President Joko Widodo who will discuss a number of priority agendas in various fields said that China is Indonesia’s largest trade and investment partner.

“I will discuss a number of priority agendas with President Xi, both in the field of investment and various strategic projects for Indonesia and China, also in the fields of trade and health, as well as regional and global issues,” he said.

During this visit, the head of state will also have a meeting with business people from China who, among other things, will discuss potential investment in Indonesia.

“I will also meet with several CEOs (Chief Executive Officers), heads of Chinese companies that have invested and will invest in Indonesia, especially in the downstream industry, petrochemical, new renewable energy and health sectors,” the Indonesian president said.

In addition, President Widodo will also take the time to encourage Indonesian students who are currently competing in an international sports event, the FISU World University Games.

“I will also attend the opening of the FISU World University Games to encourage our contingent that is also competing there,” he said

President Joko Widodo and First Lady Iriana are scheduled to return to Indonesia on Saturday (July 29.

“Saturday morning, God willing, I will arrive in Jakarta,” the president said.

Reporting by Indonesia Window