Participants: Mao Zedong, Liu Shaoqi, Sukarno, Njoto, Anak Agung Gde Agung, Ruslan Abdulgani, Sujatmoko, Bambang Sugeng, Isman, Subandrio, Djuanda Kartawidjaja, Chaerul Saleh, Ali Sastroamidjojo, Sunario
Archive: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China Archives
URL: https://digitalarchive.wilsoncenter.org/document/minutes-chairman-mao-zedong-and-chairman-liu-shaoqis-meeting-indonesian-delegation

October 9, 1956

Chairman Mao Zedong and Chairman Liu Shaoqi Meet with Indonesian Delegation

Time: October 9, 1956, 7:30 p.m.

Location: Huairen Hall, Zhongnanhai

Participants:

Chinese side: Chairman Mao Zedong, Chairman Liu Shaoqi

Indonesian side: President Sukarno, Second Deputy Speaker of Parliament Njoto, Foreign Minister Anak Agung Gde Agung, Minister of Information Ruslan Abdulgani, Member of Parliament Sujatmoko, Army Chief of Staff Bambang Sugeng, Isman, Subandrio, Djuanda Kartawidjaja, Chaerul Saleh, Ali Sastroamidjojo, Sunario

Sukarno: I am very happy to have the opportunity to meet with Chairman Mao and Chairman Liu.

Mao: Welcome.

Sukarno: I have long admired Chairman Mao.

Mao: I have also long admired Mr. President.

Sukarno: I have come to China this time to see how China is building socialism.

Mao: We are still in the early stages of building socialism and have little experience.

Sukarno: China's experience is very important to us.

Mao: We are willing to exchange experiences with Indonesia.

Sukarno: I hope that China can provide us with some assistance.

Mao: We are willing to provide assistance within our capabilities.

Sukarno: I am very grateful.

Mao: You are welcome.

Sukarno: I would like to ask Chairman Mao about China's foreign policy.

Mao: Our foreign policy is to safeguard world peace and promote friendly cooperation with all countries.

Sukarno: I agree with China's foreign policy.

Mao: We support Indonesia's struggle for national independence.

Sukarno: I am very grateful.

Mao: We believe that Indonesia will surely win its independence.

Sukarno: I am confident that we will win our independence.

Mao: We wish you success.

Sukarno: Thank you.

Liu Shaoqi: Mr. President, you are welcome to visit China.

Sukarno: Thank you.

Liu Shaoqi: We are willing to strengthen cooperation with Indonesia.

Sukarno: I agree.

Liu Shaoqi: We believe that the friendship between China and Indonesia will continue to develop.

Sukarno: I am confident that the friendship between China and Indonesia will continue to develop.

Liu Shaoqi: We wish you a pleasant stay in China.

Sukarno: Thank you.

(End of meeting)