JAKARTA – Vice Chairman of Indonesian Regional Representative Council (DPD RI) Sultan B Najamudin said that Indonesia-China relations are in the best time since President Joko Widodo was elected as President of Indonesia.
However, he did not deny the legacy of Indonesia’s first president Soekarno’s diplomacy in strengthening cooperation between the two countries.
As a nation, he said, we owe gratitude to our founding fathers who started what we celebrate today.
“But we must admit that the close Indonesia-China relation was re-established because of President Joko Widodo’s diplomatic prowess. Sincere friendship has changed the direction of economic cooperation between the two countries to a comprehensive strategic point,” he said.
This was conveyed by Sultan when delivering his speech at the celebration of Indonesia-China friendship at the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Kuningan, Jakarta, Thursday (16/5).
The young senator who was predicted to run for Chairman of DPD RI also appreciated the achievements of the current China-Indonesia comprehensive cooperation.
Indonesia and China, according to him, have become brothers who understand each other in principle and strengthen each other.
“In a short time, China has emerged as a new power on the global stage. Powerful economic transformation has turned China’s status as a developing country in Asia into a decisive geostrategic regulator,” praised the former KNPI activist.
Sultan also hoped that the China-Indonesia comprehensive cooperation can continue to be enhanced. He expressed his confidence that President-Elect Prabowo Subianto will maintain the two countries’ impressive cooperation.
“Indonesia respects the One China Policy and the efforts of Chinese leaders in playing a significant geostrategic role in many regions. Especially with the approach of economic development and investment in developing countries,” said Sultan.
“With a strong diplomatic position in the economic field, China is a party that is respected and listened to by almost all leaders of warring countries. China is very reliable in realizing peaceful and advanced global stability,” he concluded.
