Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono will visit Saudi

Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono will visit Saudi Arabia soon to meet the country's new leader King Abdullah, presidential spokesman Andi Mallarangeng said on Tuesday.

"President Susilo just wants to get to know King Abdullah in person, since both are leaders of two prominent predominantly Muslim nations. Therefore, we want to improve the existing close relations with Saudi Arabia," he said.

Andi, however, refused to disclose the exact date of the visit.

Aside from visiting Saudi Arabia, Susilo is also scheduled to visit the Palestinian territory. -- JP