Beijing – The Indonesian Chamber of Commerce’s China Committee (KIKT) has reaffirmed its commitment to deepening economic cooperation with China’s Xinjiang Province across a wide range of sectors, notably in trade, Halal industry development, and long-term strategic partnerships.
In a statement issued on Saturday, KIKT Deputy Head Jona Widhagdo Putri said that the collaboration extends beyond mere trade, encompassing supply chain enhancements and the establishment of mutually beneficial frameworks that support both nations’ long-term goals.
This commitment was underscored during the recent “China (Xinjiang)–Indonesia Economic and Trade Exchange Conference” held in Jakarta on 21 August 2025. The event was jointly organised by KIKT and the Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps (XPCC), highlighting both regions’ growing interest in shared development.
Putri noted that the cooperation between Indonesia and Xinjiang is rooted in mutual respect, shared interests, and a common cultural foundation — especially the significant Muslim populations in both regions, which bolster collaboration in the Halal economy.
She also emphasised Xinjiang’s industrial strengths in sectors such as agriculture, logistics, energy, and healthcare — all of which align closely with the economic priorities set by President Prabowo Subianto’s administration.
KIKT, she added, is committed to acting as a bridge between the two economies by facilitating standards harmonisation, regulatory alignment, and promoting greater private-sector engagement. “With KIKT as the engine, and mutual trust as our compass, we can move towards a resilient, inclusive, and prosperous future that goes beyond Indonesia’s 2045 Golden Vision,” Putri stated.
At the same event, Chinese Ambassador to Indonesia, Wang Lutong, revealed that bilateral trade between the two countries reached US$62.96 billion between January and May 2025 — an 11% increase compared to the same period last year. He expressed optimism about future cooperation, citing Xinjiang’s strategic role in expanding its economic openness to Southeast and East Asia.
Deputy for Investment Promotion at Indonesia’s Ministry of Investment and Downstreaming, Nurul Ichwan, also praised the partnership, highlighting how strategic investments and technology transfers from China helped support Indonesia’s economic resilience throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. He reaffirmed the government’s ongoing commitment to facilitating investor confidence through initiatives like industrial estates, special economic zones, and targeted incentives.
Sumber: Antara News.
