Chinese Ambassador: Islam Nusantara In Line With Global Civilization

Chinese Ambassador to Indonesia Lu Kang (Photo: Doc. Antara)

JAKARTA - Chinese Ambassador to Indonesia Lu Kang said the spirit of Islam of the archipelago is in line with the initiative of global civilization. This provides a broad opportunity for both countries to increase the exchange of civilization.

In fact, the Islamic Archipelago study founded by the Leadership of the Friendship Institute of Religious Organizations (LPOK) Said Aqil Siradj shows how the values of Indonesian culture can be considered in the interpretation of Islam.

"It is even indicated by Islam Indonesia," added Kang quoting Antara.

He said that the history of Islamic exchange between Indonesia and China was quite long, starting from the story of Admiral Cheng Ho who spread Islam during an expedition to the archipelago to some Wali Songo who was an Islamic cleric of Chinese descent.

"The stories of all of these reflect the spirit of tolerance and cultural development of the two countries," he said.

He also mentioned that Chinese President Xi Jinping had just launched a global civilization initiative, along with calls for all countries to respect other civilizations, and maintain the spirit of equality, learning, and dialogue.

"The initiative of global civilization has presented a solution from China to advance human civilization together," he said.

Lu Kang also emphasized that China and Indonesia are good neighbors. According to him, friendship between the people is the key to tightening relations between countries.

"A intimate mitra and a sincere brother," he said.

China, he said, also hopes to continue to communicate and exchange experiences with the Islamic world, including Indonesia, and jointly strive to realize the peace of stability and prosperity of the world.

"China is a sincere friend of the Islamic world together to maintain world peace and development and cultural diversity," said Lu Kang.

In 2022, President Xi Jinping and President of the Republic of Indonesia Joko Widodo visit each other and set a direction to build a community with the same fate and responsibility.