Minister for Foreign Affairs K Shanmugam is in Jakarta, Indonesia for his introductory visit and met with Foreign Minister Marty Natalegawa on Friday, 24 June 2011. Both Ministers reaffirmed the warm relations and long-standing cooperation between Singapore and Indonesia. The Ministers noted the good progress made in our bilateral boundary negotiations, exchanged views on other matters of mutual interest, and were encouraged that both countries share common perspectives on key regional developments and ASEAN's priorities.
Following the meeting with the Foreign Minister, Minister Shanmugam made a courtesy call on President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono. The President expressed satisfaction at the current state of bilateral relations and discussed with Minister Shanmugam ways to strengthen the relationship, especially in the area of economic cooperation.
Minister Shanmugam will be hosted to a dinner by Foreign Minister Marty Natalegawa on Friday night before departing for Singapore on Saturday, 25 June 2011.
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MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS
SINGAPORE
24 JUNE 2011