Hillary Clinton lands in Indonesia with message for Muslims

The newly-appointed U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton arrived in Jakarta on Wednesday, starting her two-day visit in the country as part of her first Asia visit to rebuild ties with the Muslim world on her...

Terrorists on the run: Indonesian FM

They know each other and were connected.But whether they one command?Usually not."Kuala Lumpur (ANTARA News) - Islamic terrorists in Indonesia are on the run from authorities following recent successful raids,...

Philippine President awards prestigious star to Indonesian Foreign Minister

"Jakarta (ANTARA News) - Philippine President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo awarded the prestigiousw `Order of Sikatuna` star to Indonesian Foreign Minister Hassan Wirajuda."Minister Hassan Wirajuda received the star for his contribution to bridging and promoting peace in South...

Changi Airport incident involving RI presidential adviser settled: FM

""We have done some checking and according to a clarification from two Indonesian Embassy officials in Singapore, the interrogation incident at Changi airport has been settled," the minister said at a hearing with the House Commission I which deals with foreign and defense...

Vice foreign minister is non-political position, FM

""The post is not a political position but constitutes a post to be filed by an echelon-I official," the minister told House Commission I which deals with foreign affairs at a hearing here on Monday.Wirajuda said...

Wirajuda to propose candidates for vice foreign minister soon

"Jakarta (ANTARA News) - Foreign Minister Hassan Wirajuda said he would soon propose the names of candidates for the post of vice foreign minister in accordance with presidential regulations No 20 and No 21/2008 on the new position."I will forward my proposal as soon as...

Rudd and Wirajuda meeting highlights closer bilateral ties

"The meeting took place in the Commonwealth Parliamentary Office here for about one hour, 30 minutes longer than planned by the Australian government.Hassan Wirajuda after the important meeting with Kevin Rudd...

Wirajuda: Indonesian nationals in Pakistan secured

""We have our own assessment of such critical condition that may happen in that country. Now there is no need to call them to leave that country," he said in response to journalists` questions on this issue after attending a function to hand over the 2008 budget realization...

RI to recognize Israel only when Palestinian state established

""When the Palestinians, through a negotiation process, can establish an independent Palestinian state, then we will recognize and open diplomatic ties with Israel," Wirajuda told the Indonesian press here on Wednesday. The minister said his presence at the Annapolis...

Draft ASEAN Charter ready for signing in S`pore: minister

"The signing of the ASEAN Charter was expected to encourage efforts to turn the Association of Southeast Asian Nations into a more solid regional grouping based on three pillars, namely ASEAN Security Community, ASEAN Economic Community and ASEAN Socio-cultural Community, he...

RI-Australia security cooperation ratified

""This is another milestone in the strengthening of relations between the two neighboring countries," Foreign Minister Hassan Wirajuda said in his speech at a function of the signing of the draft law. The draft law was signed at about 10:30 p.m. on Tuesday after intensive...

Indonesian foreign minister leads UNSC session

"Minister Hassan who represented Indonesia as UNSC president this month read out the presidential statement which stressed that the task of the UNSC was to preserve global peace and security. He said the council recognized the regional organizations` significant role in the...

President Mahmoud Abbas visits Indonesia

"This was the first ever visit by a Palestinian president to Indonesia, and "therefore a very important momentum for increasing the relations between the two countries especially Indonnesia that has been a staunt...

RI waiting for M`sia`s clarification on detention of diplomat`s wife

"Speaking to reporters after a meeting with President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono here on Tuesday, he said "We sent a letter of protest yesterday and we are now awaiting for a reply." He said the Indonesian...

Wirajuda: govt decides to put aside DCA indefinitely

""As to an appeal whether to continue the DCA, we have decided for the time being to put it aside. We won`t discuss it in an certain limited period," he said on the sidelines of a working meeting with the House`s Commission I here on Monday afternoon. According to him, no...

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