Britain queries polls security

Britain queries polls security

JAKARTA: British Senior Minister Lord Powell on Tuesday met
House Speaker Akbar Tandjung to discuss the preparations of the
national elections scheduled for April 5.

During the meeting, Powell raised questions about security
ahead of the elections.

He said insecurity prior to and during the elections would
deter foreign investment from Britain in the country.

Akbar assured Powell the nation would take every measure to
maintain security during the elections.

Akbar also invited delegates of the British government to
witness the voting day across the country.

Foreign guests were free to visit Aceh, Papua or other
violence-prone areas to monitor the elections there, he said. --
Antara