On the occasion of the 65th Anniversary of the Independence of the Republic of the Indonesia, Chinese President Hu Jintao, Premier Wen Jiabao, Vice President Xi Jinping and Minister of Foreign Affairs Yang Jiechi send messages of congratulation respectively to their Indonesian counterparts, President Dr. H. Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, Vice President Prof. Dr. Budiono, and Minister of Foreign Affairs Dr. R. M. Marty M. Natalegawa, hailing the remarkable achievements of the Indonesian people in national construction, economic development, and social causes. The messages state that coincided with the 60th anniversary of China-Indonesia diplomatic ties, this year has been celebrated as the Year of Friendship between the countries. The Chinese side is very pleased to see the smooth development of China-Indonesia relations and the pragmatic and effective cooperation in all fields. The Chinese leaders extend their best wishes for the steady growth of the bilateral strategic partnership and prosperity of the Republic of Indonesia and well-being of its people.