On the evening of April 28, local time, Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao arrived in Jakarta by special plane, kicking off his official visit to Indonesia.

At Halim airport, Jakarta, Premier Wen delivered a written speech. He said China and Indonesia are friendly neighbors and the two peoples enjoy time-honored friendly exchanges. In recent years, bilateral exchanges and cooperation in all areas have made substantial progress and brought tangible benefits to both peoples. Wen said his current visit is aimed at further consolidating the traditional friendship between both peoples, deepening bilateral mutually beneficial cooperation in all areas and enhancing coordination and cooperation on international and regional issues. He hoped that the visit will also help to push bilateral strategic partnership to a new level and promote peace, stability and prosperity of the region and the world as a whole.

Senior officials of the Indonesian government, Chinese Ambassador to Indonesia Zhang Qiyue and other officials greeted Wen at the airport.

Premier Wen arrived here on April 28 after concluding his official visit to Malaysia. Senior officials from the Malaysian government, Chinese Ambassador to Malaysia Chai Xi and other officials saw Wen off at the airport upon his departure from Kuala Lumpur.