In talks with Laos’ Thongloun, Xi said the international and regional situation is undergoing complex changes, and both sides should view and manage bilateral relations with a “long-term perspective and strategic thinking”, according to state news agency Xinhua.
While highlighting progress in the China-Laos partnership, Xi also called for closer cooperation on regional security and law enforcement, including continued crackdowns on cross-border gambling and telecommunications fraud.
Thongloun, in turn, thanked China for its long-standing support and said relations were at their best. He pledged to advance the China-Laos Economic Corridor and voiced support for Xi’s Global Governance Initiative, expressing Laos’ willingness to strengthen cooperation with China on the international stage, Xinhua reported.
MEETINGS WITH PRABOWO AND ANWAR
On Wednesday, Xi met with Indonesia’s Prabowo after the military parade. Prabowo had earlier cancelled his visit to China over deadly protests at home, but eventually departed for Beijing on Tuesday evening.
According to a Chinese foreign ministry readout, Xi said Prabowo’s appearance in China despite “difficulties” showed the importance he attached to bilateral relations.
“China supports President Prabowo’s governance, Indonesia’s restoration of order and stability as soon as possible, and the development and growth of Indonesia,” said the readout.
Xi said both sides should enhance cooperation in areas such as critical minerals, digital economy, artificial intelligence, agriculture and fisheries.
As major Global South nations, China and Indonesia should also “jointly oppose unilateral bullying” and safeguard regional peace and stability, he said.
According to the foreign ministry readout, Prabowo shared information on the situation in Indonesia, “noting a trend of stabilisation”.
Prabowo further said relations with China are a high priority in Indonesia’s foreign policy, adding that the bilateral relationship is “at its best in history” and that Indonesia is looking forward to strengthening cooperation with China in fields like trade, investment, finance and infrastructure, noted the readout.
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