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NAJIB-SUSILO INAUGURAL MEETING OPENS UP NEW CHAPTER IN BILATERAL TIES
By Mohd Nashir Yusoff
KUALA LUMPUR, May 20 (Bernama) -- Malaysia and Indonesia opened a new chapter in their relations Tuesday, with Prime Minister Najib Tun Razak and President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono holding their inaugural consultation.
The joint statement issued at the end of the meeting, held at Malaysia's
administrative capital Putrajaya, showed in no uncertain terms both leaders'
determination to the move the relations forward, thorny issues notwithstanding.
The meeting was the first between Najib, who took office on April 3 last
year, and Susilo who began his second term as the Indonesian president on Oct 20
also last year.
Officials said the cordial atmosphere at the meeting and the sincerity shown
by both leaders were far more profound than the fact that it was their first
meeting.
This year, both leaders pledged to renew commitment in resolving maritime
border issues.
Najib did not elaborate the details of the technical discussions between
officers of both sides, but strong political commitment in resolving the issue
would certainly go a long way in crafting a mutually-beneficial solution.
Both leaders expressed satisfaction over the close cooperation shown by
police
and armed forces of both countries, which they hoped could be further enhanced
to deal with trans-border crimes including the threats of terrorism and
extremist groups.
They also want the respective security forces to create new mechanisms in
the
sharing of financial intelligence and in combating money laundering.
Najib and Susilo also took note of the legal process in finding a speedy
solution to the occupation of Malaysian Embassy land in Jakarta, and expressed
relief of the agreement reached on the provision of a two-year visa period to
Malaysian students in Indonesia and vice-versa.
Susilo also thanked Malaysia and its people for the assistance rendered to
victims of the earthquake that devastated Padang in West Sumatra in September
last year.
Both leaders also urged the business communities of both countries to take
advantage of the investment opportunities, with Najib calling for more
investment from Indonesian companies.
A former diplomat said the agreement reached by both leaders would
undoubtedly facilitate a two-way flow of investments.
Both leaders also concurred with each other that people-to-people relations
were important.
Najib and Susilo also expressed support to the effort by the Malaysian
Embassy in Jakarta to organise the Bandung Games from Oct 8-10 which will be
participated by Malaysian students in Indonesia and their Indonesian friends.
An Indonesian political observer S.M. Dani said he was happy with the accord
reached by both leaders, which he said had breathed a new life into the
relations of both neighbours.
"Our relations in the new millennium should no longer be bogged down by
cultural issues and sentiments but should now move in a more dynamic and
strategic way for our common benefit," he said.
-- BERNAMA
KUALA LUMPUR, May 20 (Bernama) -- Malaysia and Indonesia opened a new chapter in their relations Tuesday, with Prime Minister Najib Tun Razak and President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono holding their inaugural consultation.
The joint statement issued at the end of the meeting, held at Malaysia's
administrative capital Putrajaya, showed in no uncertain terms both leaders'
determination to the move the relations forward, thorny issues notwithstanding.
The meeting was the first between Najib, who took office on April 3 last
year, and Susilo who began his second term as the Indonesian president on Oct 20
also last year.
Officials said the cordial atmosphere at the meeting and the sincerity shown
by both leaders were far more profound than the fact that it was their first
meeting.
This year, both leaders pledged to renew commitment in resolving maritime
border issues.
Najib did not elaborate the details of the technical discussions between
officers of both sides, but strong political commitment in resolving the issue
would certainly go a long way in crafting a mutually-beneficial solution.
Both leaders expressed satisfaction over the close cooperation shown by
police
and armed forces of both countries, which they hoped could be further enhanced
to deal with trans-border crimes including the threats of terrorism and
extremist groups.
They also want the respective security forces to create new mechanisms in
the
sharing of financial intelligence and in combating money laundering.
Najib and Susilo also took note of the legal process in finding a speedy
solution to the occupation of Malaysian Embassy land in Jakarta, and expressed
relief of the agreement reached on the provision of a two-year visa period to
Malaysian students in Indonesia and vice-versa.
Susilo also thanked Malaysia and its people for the assistance rendered to
victims of the earthquake that devastated Padang in West Sumatra in September
last year.
Both leaders also urged the business communities of both countries to take
advantage of the investment opportunities, with Najib calling for more
investment from Indonesian companies.
A former diplomat said the agreement reached by both leaders would
undoubtedly facilitate a two-way flow of investments.
Both leaders also concurred with each other that people-to-people relations
were important.
Najib and Susilo also expressed support to the effort by the Malaysian
Embassy in Jakarta to organise the Bandung Games from Oct 8-10 which will be
participated by Malaysian students in Indonesia and their Indonesian friends.
An Indonesian political observer S.M. Dani said he was happy with the accord
reached by both leaders, which he said had breathed a new life into the
relations of both neighbours.
"Our relations in the new millennium should no longer be bogged down by
cultural issues and sentiments but should now move in a more dynamic and
strategic way for our common benefit," he said.
-- BERNAMA
