Shanghai, May 20 -- Indonesian Ambassador to China and Mongolia Djauhari Oratmangun called on Indonesian business actors to foster lasting ties with Chinese counterparts grounded in mutual trust.

"Do not view Chinese partners as mere buyers; treat them as partners in technology and production and a gateway into global supply chains," he remarked at the Indonesia-China Business Forum in Shanghai on Tuesday (May 19).

He made the remarks before Indonesian Deputy Trade Minister Dyah Roro Eesti and Consul General in Shanghai Berlianto Situngkir, who were joined by around 30 Indonesian and Chinese entrepreneurs running processed food businesses.

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