Beijing Prime Minister Li Qian emphasizes that Bandung’s spirit should be defended as the main voice of major developing countries and the southern part of the world, China and Indonesia.
The Chinese Prime Minister made a statement in a written statement when he arrived in Jakarta to make an official visit to Indonesia at the invitation of President Prabowo Sabuant.
He also called for greater solidarity and coordination between the two countries to advance the principles of true multilateralism.
Li’s trip to Indonesia is expected to continue until Monday. He will then be taking part in the ASEAN-GCC-China Summit held in Kuala Lumpur from May 26th to 28th, at the invitation of Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.
Indonesian journalist Winda Nerfila told the Tehran Times that Lee’s visit to Indonesia would provide strategic significance as both countries seek to strengthen their knot in the evolving regional dynamics.
“As Indonesia enters a new chapter under President Prabowo’s leadership, Li Qiang’s presence sends a clear signal that China is eager to remain one of Indonesia’s important partners across a range of sectors, including economy, investment and regional geopolitics.
She emphasizes that China sees Indonesia as an important anchor in Southeast Asia, which plays an important role in maintaining regional balance and deepening cooperation between ASEAN and China.”
The Chinese Prime Minister’s focus on promoting the Bandung spirit emphasizes China’s dedication to fostering multilateralism.
On April 18, 2025, we commemorated the 70th anniversary of the extremely gathering Bandung Conference, where 29 newly independent countries gathered in 1955 to foster cooperation and solidarity in order to cultivate cooperation and solidarity. This historic event was significant as it represented the first collective efforts by global Southern countries to challenge imperialism and colonialism, defending their sovereignty and a more just global order. The principles of Bandung Spirit, centered on solidarity, friendship and cooperation, laid the foundation for multilateralism and global governance.
During a tour of Southeast Asia in April, Chinese President Xi Jinping emphasized the importance of building a shared future for humanity, reflecting the enduring legacy of the Bandung Conference.