What do you think of a retired Army general, Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, becoming Indonesias new president?
Let me first congratulate Dr. Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono and Jusuf Kalla for their victory in the first-ever direct presidential election. I would also like to congratulate all leaders of Indonesia, particularly Ibu Megawati Soekarnoputri, for the successful democratic election process. President Susilo is not new to us, we have met him several times already and know him very well. I can describe the President as an open-minded person, and very competent in his duties. I am sure he will become one of the best presidents of Indonesia. We are ready to work with him in the interests of both countries, and strengthen our relations further. How does Indonesia figure in your country’s foreign policy? Indonesia is one of the most important countries to us. East Timor is a very small country dwarfed between two big countries in the region: Australia and Indonesia. What we are looking for are the best possible relations with Indonesia. These ties are based on our historic, political, economic and
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