Jakarta, March 10 -- President Prabowo Subianto has said that Indonesia and Vietnam share the goal of becoming developed economies by 2045, when both countries will mark the centenary of their independence.

While delivering a joint press statement with Secretary General of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV), To Lam, the President emphasized that Indonesia and Vietnam both fought against imperialism and colonialism in the past.

"With our shared values and history, we have the same goal and vision. We aim to be developed countries by 2045, the centenary of our independence," Prabowo said at the Merdeka Palace here on Monday.

He added that Indonesia and Vietnam share the commitment to elevate their people's livelihoods and eradicate ext...