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China, Indonesia discuss ways to boost trade relations

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Last Updated : May 07 2018 | 4:25 PM IST

Indonesian President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo is hosting China's premier and the two have overseen the signing of several memorandums aimed at boosting trade between the nations.

After meeting with Premier Li Keqiang today at the ornate presidential palace in Bogor, Jokowi said two countries of their sizes should be able to provide benefits for peace, stability and the welfare of the world. China is the world's most populous country and Indonesia is the fourth most populous.

Indonesia is Southeast Asia's largest economy and China is its largest trading partner.

Jokowi said China agreed to import an additional 500,000 tons of Indonesian palm oil.

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First Published: May 07 2018 | 4:25 PM IST

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