In a warm gesture of friendship, Chinese President Xi Jinping sent heartfelt congratulations to Prabowo Subianto on Sunday for assuming the presidency of Indonesia. 
Highlighting the close ties between China and Indonesia, President Xi noted that the two nations are traditionally friendly neighbors. He emphasized that their comprehensive strategic partnership has been growing steadily, ushering in a new era of building a community with a shared future. 
With the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and Indonesia coming up next year, President Xi sees this milestone as a fresh opportunity to enhance bilateral cooperation. He expressed his eagerness to maintain close strategic communication with President Prabowo, aiming to elevate the China-Indonesia community with a shared future to new heights. 
Prabowo Subianto, who previously served as Indonesia's defense minister, was officially sworn in as the country's eighth president on Sunday morning at the parliament building. He succeeds Joko Widodo, who led the world's fourth most populous nation for the past decade. 
President Xi's message also underlined the importance of unity and mutual benefit between China and Indonesia, two major developing countries. He looks forward to writing a new chapter of solidarity and coordination, strengthening the bond between the two nations. 
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Xi congratulates Prabowo Subianto on assuming presidency of Indonesia
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