China and Indonesia co-hosted a symposium in Jakarta on Tuesday, highlighting the contribution of development to human rights.

The event was jointly hosted by the China Society for Human Rights Studies and Indonesia-based Gentala Institute.

Chinese and Indonesian experts and scholars held in-depth discussions on topics ranging from the role of development in promoting human rights to the protection of economic, social and cultural rights. They also explored the safeguarding of minorities' rights, the practice of common prosperity, the equal right to development across countries, and related cases studies in both countries.

Participants agreed that all countries have the right to choose their own path of human rights development, and should uphold the basic principles of mutual respect, mutual tolerance, mutual exchange and mutual learning. They also emphasized strengthening solidarity and cooperation to promote common development, and working together to advance the cause of human rights.