Ministry of National Defense of the People's Republic of China

08/21/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 08/21/2026 06:45

Chinese defense minister meets with Indonesian counterpart

BEIJING, Aug. 21 -- Chinese Defense Minister Admiral Dong Jun met with Indonesia's Defense Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin while attending the Second Ministerial Meeting of China-Indonesia Joint Foreign and Defense Ministerial Dialogue in Jakarta on August 21.

The two sides stated that under the strategic guidance of the heads of state of the two countries, the military-to-military relations face favorable development opportunities with broad prospects for cooperation. Both sides should continue to strengthen military mutual trust, maintain close exchanges between the two militaries at all levels, deepen practical cooperation in multiple fields, and work together to safeguard regional peace and stability.

Prior to the meeting, Sjafrie held a welcoming ceremony for Admiral Dong.

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