In this photo released by the Press and Media Bureau of the Indonesian Presidential Palace, Indonesian President Joko Widodo, second right, and his wife Iriana, right, wave as they are greeted by dancers upon arrival at Chengdu Tianfu International Airport in Chengdu, China, Thursday, July 27, 2023. Indonesian President Joko Widodo arrived Thursday in China and planned to meet with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, a state news agency reported. (Laily Rachev/Indonesian Presidential Palace via AP)
Republished July 27, 2023 - 3:29 AM
Original Publication Date July 27, 2023 - 2:56 AM
BEIJING (AP) — Indonesian President Joko Widodo arrived Thursday in China and planned to meet with Chinese leader Xi Jinping.
The two will discuss investments and “various strategic projects for Indonesia and China," including in trade and health, as well as regional and global issues, Widodo said in a statement.
During his three-day visit, Widodo will also meet with Chinese businesspeople to discuss possible investments in Indonesia, especially in the petrochemical, renewable energy and health sectors, the statement added.
Widodo is to attend the opening of the FISU World University Games in Chengdu in southwestern China.
Indonesia is, along with China, a member of the Group of 20 major developed and emerging economies. China is Indonesia’s largest trade and investment partner.
Indonesia wants a bigger role as a supplier of nickel and other raw materials to China's fast-growing electric car brands.
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