Howard welcomes visit by Susilo<\/p>\n
SYDNEY: Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono is to
\nvisit Australia next month, Prime Minister John Howard confirmed
\non Sunday, saying he would use the occasion to strengthen the
\ncountry's often fraught relationship with its northern neighbor.<\/p>\n
\"I'm very pleased about this. We have been discussing it and
\nit's further evidence of the close relations between our two
\ncountries,\" Howard told ABC television.<\/p>\n
Howard said that while Australia's relationship with Indonesia
\nwould probably always face difficulties, the countries could
\nfocus on common concerns, including terrorism.<\/p>\n
The details of Yudhoyono's trip are yet to be determined but
\nnine Indonesian ministers will be in the Australian capital
\nCanberra from next week at a joint ministerial meeting, Howard
\nsaid.<\/p>\n
\"That is another sign of how important is the relationship to
\nboth governments and what emphasis my government places on it,\"
\nhe added.<\/p>\n
Howard also said the leaders would discuss aid to Indonesia's
\ntsunami-ravaged Aceh province. -- AFP<\/p>",
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