Cambodia's prime ministers to visit Indonesia

Cambodia's prime ministers to visit Indonesia

JAKARTA (JP): Prince Norodom Ranariddh and Hun Sen, the joint
prime ministers of Cambodia, are expected here later today for an
official visit and meeting with President Soeharto.

This will be the first time the two men come to Indonesia in
friendship. The two came here as foes several times in late 1980s
when Indonesia hosted a series of meetings to help end the civil
war in Cambodia.

Minister/State Secretary Moerdiono in announcing their three-
day visit on Saturday, said that talks between the Cambodian and
Indonesian leaders are expected to focus on bilateral
cooperation, especially in business.

"The two prime ministers come to Indonesia to introduce
themselves to President Soeharto, and seek cooperation in the
economic and technical arenas," Moerdiono said.

They will be accompanied by a number of ministers, including
those holding the portfolios of foreign affairs, trade,
agriculture and forestry. These ministers will hold parallel
talks with their Indonesian counterparts.

Cambodian and Indonesian leaders are also expected to sign a
memorandum of understanding on economic and technical cooperation
during the visit.

In Cambodian state protocol, Ranariddh is referred to as the
first prime minister while Hun Sen is the second prime minister.
Ranariddh is the son of King Norodom Sihanouk, the current
Cambodian ruler.

Moerdiono said Ranariddh and Hun Sen will also travel to
Bandung, West Java, to visit the IPTN aircraft manufacturing
plant and the Asia-Africa Conference museum. (par)