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2025-04-10   

On the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Indonesia and the 70th anniversary of the Bandung Conference, Dino Padi Jalal, Chairman and founder of the Indonesian Foreign Policy Association and former Deputy Foreign Minister of Indonesia, stated in an interview with China.com that after decades of development, the comprehensive strategic partnership between Indonesia and China has entered a new stage, and the level of mutual trust between the two sides has reached a historical high. China has always been one of Indonesia's most important strategic partners. Constructive and positive bilateral relations are very important. Jalal emphasized that since the establishment of the comprehensive strategic partnership in October 2013, the economic and trade cooperation between the two sides has developed steadily. China has continued to invest in Indonesia and has maintained its position as Indonesia's largest trading partner; In addition, people to people and cultural exchanges between the two countries have shown a two-way dynamic trend, and cultural and educational cooperation is also deepening. Looking ahead to the future development pattern of the Asia Pacific region, he believes that China undoubtedly plays an important role. Maintaining a constructive and positive bilateral relationship between Indonesia and China is crucial for Indonesia and even the entire Southeast Asia. "Our institution in Jakarta conducted a large number of public opinion polls, and over half of Indonesian and other Southeast Asian respondents consider China to be the most constructive force for the development of the region. It can be said that the bilateral relationship between Indonesia and China is of great significance to the peaceful development of the entire Asia." Revitalizing the "Bandung Spirit" and upholding international order. This year marks the 70th anniversary of the Bandung Conference. From April 18th to 24th, 1955, government delegations from 29 Asian and African countries and regions held a meeting in Bandung, Indonesia. This is the first important international conference held by Asian and African countries without the participation of Western colonial powers. During the conference, imperialism, especially the United States, made every effort to use certain countries to create disputes. Jalal believes that the historical significance of the Bandung Conference is profound, as it initiated a process of changing the world order. China, as the earliest participating country, deserves high recognition. Since the Bandung Conference, both Indonesia and China have achieved significant development achievements - enhanced economic strength, elevated international status, and played an important role in promoting progress in Asia and Africa. Nowadays, facing challenges such as the US strategic contraction and the rise of unilateralism, commemorating the 70th anniversary of the Bandung Conference is particularly important. We should revive the "Bandung Spirit" with unity, friendship, and cooperation as its core, promote the joint maintenance of multilateralism by countries in the "Global South" and Asian and African countries, and adhere to the rules based multilateral trading system and international order. The China ASEAN relationship is crucial for regional stability and cooperation. In terms of regional cooperation, Jalal emphasized the core principles of the ASEAN Indo Pacific Outlook (AOIP) - building a free, open, cooperative, and inclusive Indo Pacific region. This initiative explicitly opposes any containment actions against specific countries (such as measures against China). He also pointed out that ASEAN has always refused to steer regional cooperation towards confrontational levels. "We are committed to establishing an equal and inclusive regional cooperation framework, and welcome all countries to participate on the basis of mutual respect. China is one of ASEAN's most important partners, and the two sides have established comprehensive cooperation covering all levels of government and civil society. The depth and breadth of this relationship are of crucial significance in the current regional pattern." Jalal pointed out that China has always respected the ASEAN Charter and is the first country outside ASEAN to sign and join the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in Southeast Asia. China is not only a comprehensive strategic partner of ASEAN, but also a practitioner of practical cooperation in multiple fields. This relationship framework that combines principles and flexibility has become an important pillar for stable development in Asia. In the face of future challenges, he emphasized that both sides need to build two cornerstones - deepening mutual trust in various aspects such as economic and trade security, and always adhering to the mechanism of equal consultation. China has always respected and supported the important role played by ASEAN in regional cooperation, and this mutual understanding is a solid foundation for jointly maintaining regional peace and stability. (New Society)

Edit:Lin Bodan Responsible editor:Li Yi

Source:CNS.cn

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