Ambassador Lu Kang Presents the Chinese Government Friendship Award to Chairman of Indonesian National Research and Innovation Agency Laksana Tri Handoko

2022-04-26 19:44

On April 26, on behalf of the Chinese Government, H.E. Mr. Lu Kang, Chinese Ambassador to Indonesia, presented the 2021 Chinese Government Friendship Medal and Certificate to Dr. Handoko, Chairman of the Indonesian National Research and Innovation Agency, former Chairman of the Indonesian Institute of Science. Senior officials of the Indonesian National Research and Innovation Agency, senior diplomats of the Chinese Embassy in Indonesia attended the award ceremony.

Ambassador Lu Kang expressed warm congratulations to Dr. Handoko, and appreciation for his important contribution to China's development and China-Indonesia friendly exchanges and mutually beneficial cooperation. He also extended cordial greetings to all Indonesian experts who have contributed to China’s modernization and their family members, as well as Indonesian friends who follow and support China's development.

Ambassador Lu Kang pointed out that the scientific and technological cooperation has became an important driving force for bilateral relations between the two countries. In the future, China is ready to work with Indonesia to deepen exchanges and cooperation in science and technology, so as to benefit the two nations with more outcomes, and make greater contribution to global science and technology development and the progress of human society.

Dr. Handoko expressed his gratitude to the Chinese Government for the Chinese Government Friendship Award, which, in his view, is not only a recognition of himself but also a demonstration of China-Indonesia friendship. He expressed expectation that the sound science, technology and innovation cooperation between the two countries will continue to deepen and expand into new areas so as to enhance the friendship between the two peoples.

Before the ceremony, Ambassador Lu Kang met with Dr. Handoko to exchange views on science and technology cooperation between the two countries. Ambassador Lu Kang said that China is ready to strengthen science, technology and innovation cooperation with Indonesia for greater development of China-Indonesia relations.

The Chinese Government Friendship Award is the highest award for foreign experts who have made outstanding contribution to China's modernization and external cooperation and exchanges.