JAKARTA - Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto stated that his country will continue to pursue a friendly foreign policy toward all nations.
"I emphasize that the government I lead holds the view and policy of maintaining friendly relations with all countries. We want to be a good neighbor," Prabowo said during the launch of the Batang Industrial Special Economic Zone in Central Java province on Thursday.
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He said Indonesia and China have been interacting for hundreds of years, and maintaining strong relations will benefit both countries significantly.
Prabowo said he believes that harmonious international relations will create more opportunities for cooperation in various strategic sectors.
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He cited the idea that "a thousand friends are too few, one enemy is too many," underscoring Indonesia's commitment to peaceful diplomacy in addressing global challenges.
