“We advocate inclusive economic globalisation, oppose unilateralism and protectionism, oppose ‘decoupling and breaking chains’ and ‘small yards and high fences’, and [want to] jointly maintain the stability of industrial and supply chains,” he told reporters in Jakarta.
“We must be highly vigilant about the make-up of various ‘small circles’ in the region, oppose any attempt to create bloc confrontation, and cherish and maintain the hard-won peace and stability in the region.”
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Indonesia’s new leader Prabowo Subianto meets Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing
Indonesia’s new leader Prabowo Subianto meets Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing
It has also strengthened ties with its Indo-Pacific allies through different security alliances to counter what they call China’s growing “assertiveness” in the region.
Washington had a historic upgrade of security ties with Japan last week, while it also held a first-ever trilateral summit with Japan and the Philippines.
Wand and Retno both called for peace and stability in the region, which Retno said could only be achieved if “all parties respect international law”.
China, Japan visits a ‘major diplomatic coup’ for Indonesia’s Prabowo
China, Japan visits a ‘major diplomatic coup’ for Indonesia’s Prabowo
The pair also jointly called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and a full United Nations membership for a Palestinian state.
Wang also criticised the US actions for repeatedly vetoing UN resolutions regarding a ceasefire in Gaza and for abstaining in the first resolution passed since the start of the conflict.
The comments came a day before another vote at the UN Security Council on granting Palestine full membership, which the US is likely to veto. It was granted observer status in 2012.
Wang urged the US to obey the UN Charter and international law, saying: “The United States has always claimed to abide by the ‘rules-based international order,’ and the biggest rule is the … the United Nations Charter.”
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Indonesia’s flagship Bandung-Jakarta high-speed railway finally launches after series of delays
Indonesia’s flagship Bandung-Jakarta high-speed railway finally launches after series of delays
He also warned that “the Security Council cannot become a tool for individual countries to play geopolitics, let alone a stage for powerful hegemony to flourish”.
Wang also pledged to expand the role of the Belt and Road Initiative, China’s transcontinental infrastructure initiative and synchronise China’s development with Indonesia’s Golden Indonesia 2045 Vision, its plan to make the country a leading economy by 2045.
Indonesia has attracted extensive belt and road investment, including help in building its new capital in Nusantara on Borneo and the Jakarta-Bandung railway, the first high-speed rail link in Southeast Asia.
