Indonesian President in China to boost relations

2012-03-23 15:00

BEIJING, March 23 (Xinhuanet) -- Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono is in Beijing for a two-day state visit. Susilo arrived Thursday afternoon, with aims to bring the two countries even closer.

President Susilo will attend a national banquet, and meet with entrepreneurs from both China and Indonesia. Contracts and agreements in trade and infrastructure building are expected to be signed.

He will also receive an honorary doctorate from Tsinghua University. China sees Indonesia as a promising export market and investment destination. The Southeast Asian country also plays an important role in maintaining regional security.

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