Wang Jiarui meets multi-party delegation of Indonesia
 ( 2014.12.17 )

BEIJING, Dec. 17 -- Wang Jiarui, vice-chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference and minister of the International Department of the CPC Central Committee, met with a multi-party delegation of Indonesia led by Sjarifuddin Hassan, Executive Chairman of the Central Executive Board of the Democratic Party of Indonesia in Beijing on Dec. 17.

Wang remarked that bilateral cooperation has a solid foundation as China- Indonesia friendship is deeply rooted in the heart of the two peoples. Since both countries are large developing countries which influential in this region and the world at large, we share similar objectives and challenges in development and broad common interest in upholding regional prosperity and stability.  

He recounted his visit to Indonesia not long ago, when he had meetings with the leaders of major political parties and all of them expressed commitment and support to active and friendly bilateral relationship.  

He said that the CPC is willing to strengthen and expand inter-party exchanges and enhance exchanges on governance experience.  

Hassan applauded the sound bilateral relations in recent years and the close cooperation between the two countries in political, economic, cultural and other areas.  

He said that the goal put forward by President Joko Widodo to build Indonesia into a maritime power resonant strongly with the initiative of 21st Century Maritime Silk Road launched by President Xi Jinping.  

He added that the political parties of Indonesia give premium to relations with China as they are keenly aware that China is essential for the future development of Indonesia and they are ready to draw on China’s development experience through the party-to-party channel.  

The multi-party delegation of Indonesia, consisted of the Democratic Party, the Golkar party and Gerindra, is visiting China at the invitation of the International Department of the CPC Central Committee.

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