Jakarta (ANTARA) - President Prabowo Subianto has said that Indonesia and Vietnam share the goal of becoming developed economies by 2045, when both countries will mark the centenary of their independence.
While delivering a joint press statement with Secretary General of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV), To Lam, the President emphasized that Indonesia and Vietnam both fought against imperialism and colonialism in the past.
"With our shared values and history, we have the same goal and vision. We aim to be developed countries by 2045, the centenary of our independence," Prabowo said at the Merdeka Palace here on Monday.
He added that Indonesia and Vietnam share the commitment to elevate their people's livelihoods and eradicate extreme poverty.
Given these commonalities, the two countries have agreed to elevate their partnership to a comprehensive level.
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"We are keen to strengthen the cooperation in almost all aspects: politics, economy, defense, and security, people-to-people relations, and exchanges in the education and scientific aspects," the President said.
"We admire the struggle of the Vietnamese nation, and we are glad to have this friendly relations and keen to continue and elevate it," he added.
He further underscored that mutual consensus between Indonesia and Vietnam on maintaining regional stability and peace is "the key to realize regional prosperity."
The CPV Secretary General and his wife, Ngo Phuong Ly, are in Jakarta from March 9 to 11, 2025. Their visit coincides with the 70th anniversary of Indonesia-Vietnam relations.
To Lam arrived in Jakarta on Sunday. This is his first state visit since taking over the leadership of the Communist Party of Vietnam in August 2024.
He was welcomed by President Prabowo at the Merdeka Palace on Monday afternoon. Following a tête-à-tête meeting, the two leaders proceeded to hold a bilateral meeting, which was also attended by delegates from both countries.
Translator: Genta Tenri/Livia K, Nabil Ihsan
Editor: Arie Novarina
