PRESIDENT RECEIVES CREDENTIALS FROM FIVE AMBASSADORS

Jakarta, June 10 (ANTARA) - President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono received credentials from five new ambassadors of foreign countries at the State Palace here on Tuesday. The five ambassadors were Martin Hatfull of Britain, Shri Biren Nanda of India, Ibrahim Baba Mai-Sule of Nigeria, Kojiro Shiojiri of Japan and Victor Jusuf El Zmeter of Lebanon. When receiving the ambassadors, President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono was accompanied by Minister/State Secretary Hatta Radjasa at the Palace's credential room. The ambassadors were welcome with a state ceremony.T.D013