Thursday November 12, 2009
Don’t let differences divide us, says Susilo
PUTRAJAYA: Contradicting opinions should not be allowed to jeopardise the existing relationship between Malaysia and Indonesia.
“We certainly have occasional differences. But what encourages me is that we all realise that it is normal.
“What is important is that we both look at it intelligently and wisely so that everything can be handled smoothly,” said Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, who arrived in Malaysia for a 24-hour state visit yesterday.
He was speaking at a dinner hosted in his honour by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak at his residence, Sri Satria, last night.
Warm welcome: Susilo inspecting the first batalion of the Royal Malay Regiment during the welcome ceremony at Parliament square Wednesday. — Bernama Najib, in his speech, said the close friendship between both governments should filter down to various sectors and groups in the two countries, so that the cordial relations could be strengthened. “We should take into consideration new elements, in line with the new structure in Indonesia under the administration of President Susilo,” Najib said, adding that these new elements comprised the media, Members of Parliament and various other groups who also contributed directly or indirectly to the bilateral diplomatic relations.
The two leaders will hold bilateral talks in Putrajaya today.
Susilo is also expected deliver an address on “Investment and Business Opportunities in Indonesia” to the Malaysian business community at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre.
Earlier in the day, Susilo was accorded a state welcome at the Parliament square and upon arrival, was greeted by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong Tuanku Mizan Zainal Abidin, Najib and his wife Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor.
Susilo then inspected a guard-of-honour mounted by the first battalion of Royal Malay Regiment, amid a 21-gun salute, followed by an audience with Tuanku Mizan at Istana Negara.
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