Yudhoyono hopes all components of Palestine nation can unite

"Indonesia hopes he (President Mahmoud Abbas) can overcome Palestine`s internal problems so that all components in Palestine society can unite and enjoy stronger cohesion," President Yudhoyono said at a joint press conference after holding a bilateral meeting with Abbas at the Merdeka Palace here on Monday.

Abbas`s visit to Indonesia at Yudhoyono`s invitation was his first since becoming Palestinian president.

Yudhoyono hoped Abbas`s visit could become a new milestone in Indonesia-Palestine cooperation and relations.