International meeting on AI to be held in Bali

Around 150 participants from several countries, especially those which have been providing financial assistance to Indonesia for bird flu (avian influenza/AI) control, would join the international meeting on bird flu, he said.

Speakers at the meeting, which would be officially opened by Minister Aburizal Bakrie, would include David Naborro of UNESCO (United Nations Education, Scientific and Cultural Organization) and Bayu Krisnamurthi, the executive chairman of the Indonesian National Commission on bird flu control and avian influenza pandemic preparedness.

Bali Governor Dewa Beratha would also speak in the meeting to explain about the Bali provincial administration`s efforts in dealing with bird flu on the touristic island.