Jakarta, April 18 -- At a time when Indo-Pacific maritime issues have gripped several nations, Indonesia's Foreign Minister, Retno Marsudi, has said that Jakarta and Beijing have agreed upon strengthening cooperation and bilateral relations.

The announcement came after the Indonesian Foreign Minister met with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Jakarta on Thursday.

Wang stated that both China and Indonesia wished to see the region remain stable and peaceful.

He also urged moderation on the part of all sides involved in the Gaza conflict.

Wang is also expected to preside over the fourth meeting of the China-Indonesia High-Level Dialogue Cooperation Mechanism in Jakarta. Wang's trip to Indonesia, Cambodia, and Papua New Guinea begins on...