When Prime Minister Morrison visited Jakarta, the capital of Indonesia, he said that after meeting with Chinese Vice President Wang Qishan, he had a clear understanding of bilateral relations with China. The strategic partnership between Australia and China has been tested in recent months. In Jakarta, the capital of Indonesia, Prime Minister Morrison said that his talks with Chinese Vice President Wang Qishan were constructive and enthusiasm.
Prime Minister Morrison also just paid a state visit to the United States last month and was warmly welcomed by Trump. He told Vice President Wang Qishan that Australia would not choose between China and the United States. Prime Minister Morrison and Chinese Vice President Wang Qishan went to Jakarta to attend the inauguration ceremony of Indonesian President Joko Widodo. They are one of the leaders of the Asia-Pacific region who came to Indonesia to congratulate Indonesian President Vidodo.
In his talks with Indonesian President Widodo, Prime Minister Morrison also mentioned a bilateral free trade agreement between Australia and Indonesia that has been negotiating for a long time. The agreement was submitted to the Federal Senate for consideration and debate this week.
