Juwono in town for a reception?

Juwono in town for a reception?

JAKARTA: The presence of Indonesian Ambassador to the United
Kingdom Juwono Sudarsono in Jakarta in recent weeks has raised
questions among diplomats, officials and politicians.

The question, "what is he doing in town?" has often popped up
among the chattering classes, especially ahead of the election
runoff due on Sept.20.

Some predicted that the former defense minister and respected
figure may have received an offer of a position in the upcoming
Cabinet lineup, whoever wins the presidential election.

"I am here because I am going to throw a wedding reception for
my youngest son. I have asked permission from the foreign
minister to take leave for one month," Juwono said during a visit
to The Jakarta Post last week.

He said the only reason for his staying so long was to make
preparations for the reception, and he had invited a number of
well-known figures in the country.

"You are also invited to the wedding," he said. --JP