On June 11, the Embassy of China in Indonesia and the Ministry of State Secretariat of Indonesia jointly hosted the China-Indonesia Capacity Building Program Alumni Gathering. Ambassador Wang Lutong attended the event and delivered remarks. More than 500 participants were present, including Sari Harjanti, Special Advisor for the Minister of State Secretariat of Indonesia, senior officials from various Indonesian ministries and agencies covering foreign affairs, home affairs, economic affairs, culture, and education, Indonesian alumni of capacity building programs in China, representatives of the Embassy of China in Indonesia, the China Chamber of Commerce in Indonesia (CCCI), and the Chinese and Indonesian mainstream media.
In his remarks, Ambassador Wang Lutong stated that the regular capacity building programs in China have become an important platform for implementing the consensus reached by the two heads of state and for advancing talent development in both countries. He noted that China will continue to deepen bilateral cooperation in capacity building, further promote mutual learning between the Chinese and Indonesian civilizations, and strengthen people-to-people ties.
Sari Harjanti said that the capacity building programs in China have become an important platform for capacity building and exchange between Indonesia and China. She expressed hope for further deepening cooperation to cultivate high-quality professionals and continuously advance the development of China-Indonesia friendship.
During the gathering, five group Indonesian alumni from different fields shared their experiences from participating in the programs in China. The event also featured exhibitions of high-tech products, including electric vehicles and robotics, as well as traditional Chinese cultural performances such as Bian Lian (Sichuan Opera face-changing). The atmosphere was lively, with active interaction among participants. The Indonesia side highly praised China's development achievements and expressed appreciation for bilateral cooperation in capacity building.
