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VISIT TO INDONESIA A SUCCESS, SAYS MALAYSIAN DPM
JAKARTA, June 30 (Bernama) -- Muhyiddin Yassin said his visit to
Indonesia has expanded bilateral cooperation in various fields between the two neighbouring countries.
Muhyiddin, who was satisfied with his first official visit to a foreign
country since becoming deputy prime minister, said Malaysia managed to discuss
with Indonesia some major issues and received favourable response from the
Indonesian leadership.
"Some of the issues raised were sorted out while the rest will be attended
to soonest possible to be resolved," he told Malaysian journalists at the end of
his three-day visit to the republic Tuesday.
Muhyiddin had also invited Indonesian Vice-President Boediono to visit
Malaysia to further discuss matters that were deliberated upon yesterday.
His meeting with National Education Minister Muhammad Nuh Monday proposed
that both countries expand their scope of cooperation in education.
His roundtable discussion with members of the Indonesia Chamber of Commerce
and Industry (Kadin) and local entrepreneurs was also said to be successful.
"At the meeting, we conveyed to them the importance of enhancing economic
cooperation and investment between the two countries.
"We also heard and noted their views on matters they want us to pay
attention to. There was seriousness on their part to see increased trade and
commerce between the two countries," said Muhyiddin.
He also told Indonesia's industry players that Malaysian entrepreneurs were
also keen to invest in Indonesia and to forge strategic sharing, and that
Malaysia was prepared to hear their views on how to improve this sector.
"I have told them that if they face problems, we will take proactive steps
to assist them in solving the problems," Muhyiddin said.
On the new format for the Malaysia-Indonesia Joint Committee Meeting (JCM),
Muhyiddin said it would be restructured by placing the responsibility in the
related fields on the working groups -- the committees headed by the ministers,
before the matters would be brought to the JCM.
"With the new format, the JCM will meet first before the leaders of both
countries meet for their annual consultations.
"It's better for Malaysia-Indonesia bilateral issues be resolved at the
ministerial level and then reported to the JCM. If there are issues to be
brought to a higher level, both leaders can decide.
"This is more orderly, and there are continuous efforts to enhance the
bilateral relations. Meeting frequently to resolve arising issues is important.
We can wait to meet once a year, for instance, but it's too long and anything
can happen within that time."
Muhyiddin said with the new approach, Malaysia-Indonesia ties would be
closer.
-- BERNAMA
Indonesia has expanded bilateral cooperation in various fields between the two neighbouring countries.
Muhyiddin, who was satisfied with his first official visit to a foreign
country since becoming deputy prime minister, said Malaysia managed to discuss
with Indonesia some major issues and received favourable response from the
Indonesian leadership.
"Some of the issues raised were sorted out while the rest will be attended
to soonest possible to be resolved," he told Malaysian journalists at the end of
his three-day visit to the republic Tuesday.
Muhyiddin had also invited Indonesian Vice-President Boediono to visit
Malaysia to further discuss matters that were deliberated upon yesterday.
His meeting with National Education Minister Muhammad Nuh Monday proposed
that both countries expand their scope of cooperation in education.
His roundtable discussion with members of the Indonesia Chamber of Commerce
and Industry (Kadin) and local entrepreneurs was also said to be successful.
"At the meeting, we conveyed to them the importance of enhancing economic
cooperation and investment between the two countries.
"We also heard and noted their views on matters they want us to pay
attention to. There was seriousness on their part to see increased trade and
commerce between the two countries," said Muhyiddin.
He also told Indonesia's industry players that Malaysian entrepreneurs were
also keen to invest in Indonesia and to forge strategic sharing, and that
Malaysia was prepared to hear their views on how to improve this sector.
"I have told them that if they face problems, we will take proactive steps
to assist them in solving the problems," Muhyiddin said.
On the new format for the Malaysia-Indonesia Joint Committee Meeting (JCM),
Muhyiddin said it would be restructured by placing the responsibility in the
related fields on the working groups -- the committees headed by the ministers,
before the matters would be brought to the JCM.
"With the new format, the JCM will meet first before the leaders of both
countries meet for their annual consultations.
"It's better for Malaysia-Indonesia bilateral issues be resolved at the
ministerial level and then reported to the JCM. If there are issues to be
brought to a higher level, both leaders can decide.
"This is more orderly, and there are continuous efforts to enhance the
bilateral relations. Meeting frequently to resolve arising issues is important.
We can wait to meet once a year, for instance, but it's too long and anything
can happen within that time."
Muhyiddin said with the new approach, Malaysia-Indonesia ties would be
closer.
-- BERNAMA
