Bali to host money laundering meet

Bali to host money laundering meet

JAKARTA: Indonesia and Australia will co-host a two-day
international conference on combating money laundering and
terrorist financing on Dec. 17 in Bali.

Members of the Association of Southeast Asia Nations (ASEAN),
other neighboring countries and the United States are expected to
participate in the conference.

"We aim to strengthen the political will of participating
countries in curbing money laundering activities and identifying
terrorists' financial sources," Indonesian Minister of Foreign
Affairs Hassan Wirayuda said on Wednesday.

He further said that the conference could also help Indonesian
officials improve their capabilities in identifying money
laundering activities.

The conference will be held at the Bali International
Convention Center in the Nusa Dua area. --JP