Bush to hold talks with Megawati

Bush to hold talks with Megawati

JAKARTA: United States President George W. Bush has confirmed
his arrival in Bali on Oct. 22 for a meeting with President
Megawati Soekarnoputri.

The Indonesian visit will form part of President Bush's Asia-
Pacific trip, which will also take him to Japan, the Philippines,
Singapore and Australia, starting from Oct. 17.

Quoting the White House, the Indonesian foreign ministry said
in a media release on Friday President Bush would fly to Bali
after attending the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in
Bangkok on Oct. 20 through Oct. 21.

"The Indonesian government welcomes the planned visit of
President George W. Bush, which will enhance ties between the two
countries," the release said.

Various bilateral, regional and global issues will be
discussed during the Bali meeting between the two leaders.

Bush will be making the quick visit to Indonesia en route to
Australia.

Megawati was among the first world leaders to visit the U.S.
following the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attack. -- JP