“According to a statement from the Foreign Ministry, the dialogue will be presided over by Indonesian Foreign Minister Sugiono and his Chinese counterpart, Wang Yi, and will take place during the latter’s visit to Indonesia on August 20-22.”
“The CSD meeting is a new mechanism of bilateral relations at the foreign minister level, agreed upon during Sugiono’s visit to Beijing in April 2025.”
“On the same day as the CSD, Indonesia will also host the second ‘2+2’ dialogue meeting between Indonesia’s and China’s foreign and defense ministers.”
“The ‘2+2’ meeting will focus on strengthening cooperation in political, defense, and security sectors at the bilateral, regional, and global levels.”
“Indonesian data showed bilateral trade with China reached about US$154 billion in 2025.”
“Indonesia’s main exports to China include ferroalloys, nickel matte, lignite, coal, and palm oil, underscoring China’s importance as one of the country’s largest export markets.”