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Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi Meets with Indonesian Counterpart Amid SCO Summit and Anniversary Celebrations

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Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with his Indonesian counterpart, Sugiono, in north China's Tianjin Municipality on September 1, ahead of the 2025 Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit and commemorative events marking the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto was unable to attend the summit due to domestic political issues in his country. Sugiono assured Wang Yi that Indonesia would ensure the safety of Chinese personnel and institutions in the country. Wang Yi welcomed Sugiono's participation and expressed understanding for Indonesia's domestic adjustments, while hoping that Indonesia would ensure the safety and legitimate rights and interests of Chinese personnel and institutions.

Key Takeaways:

  • The meeting between Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Indonesian Foreign Minister Sugiono took place in north China's Tianjin Municipality on September 1, ahead of the 2025 Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit.
  • Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto was unable to attend the summit due to domestic political issues in his country, with Sugiono attending in his place as the leader's representative.
  • Sugiono assured Wang Yi that Indonesia would ensure the safety of Chinese personnel and institutions in the country, while Wang Yi expressed understanding for Indonesia's domestic adjustments and hopes for Indonesia's cooperation on the safety and legitimate rights and interests of Chinese personnel and institutions.
  • The meeting between the two foreign ministers comes ahead of commemorative events marking the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War.
  • The SCO summit is a significant event, with Indonesia and China enjoying friendly relations and expecting the current events to be crowned with complete success.

Statistics:

  • The 2025 Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit was attended by foreign ministers from SCO member states, including Indonesia and China.
  • The Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War was a pivotal event in history, with China marking its 80th anniversary through commemorative events.
  • Indonesia and China have enjoyed friendly relations, with Sugiono confirming Indonesia's commitment to developing relations with China.
  • The 2025 SCO summit is the latest in a series of high-level meetings between China and member states, with China playing a significant role in regional cooperation.

Sources:

  • "Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi meets with Indonesian counterpart amid SCO summit and anniversary celebrations", State Council News, People's Republic of China, September 1.
  • "SCO to hold 2025 summit in China", Xinhua, People's Republic of China, August 20.

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