China, Indonesia vow to boost ties, east Asian cooperation (2)

While meeting with the Indonesian president, Premier Wen applauded the recent growth of bilateral relations, saying China will work with Indonesia to further implement a consensus reached between the two leaders and address issues between the two nations in order to boost China-Indonesia relations to a higher level.

Wen expressed the belief that the Indonesian president's visit will further expand bilateral political mutual trust, as well as increase exchanges and cooperation in multiple fields.

While discussing China-ASEAN cooperation, Wen said both sides should firmly support and coordinate with each other to push east Asian cooperation in the proper direction, as well as make unremitting efforts to promote regional peace, stability and prosperity.

Susilo said Indonesia attaches great importance to its ties with China and wishes to learn about China's successful experiences in national development.

Indonesia welcomes Chinese companies to expand their investment in Indonesia and is willing to boost its strategic communication and pragmatic cooperation with China to help fortify ASEAN-China cooperation, Susilo said.

Susilo arrived in China on Thursday for a state visit at the invitation of Chinese President Hu Jintao. The trip is the Indonesian president's second state visit to China.

Susilo paid his first visit to China in July 2005, several months after Hu visited Indonesia and announced the establishment of a strategic partnership between the two countries.