Makarenko due here to boost ties

Makarenko due here to boost ties

JAKARTA (JP): The Deputy Foreign Minister of Ukraine,
Alexander Makarenko, was due to arrive here yesterday evening to
begin a three-day visit to further solidify bilateral ties with
Indonesia.

The Ukrainian delegation comprises six government officials
and 13 businessmen, thus highlighting the commercial mission of
the visit.

With Ukraine's technological know-how in the missile and
rocket launching sectors, it is expected that Makarenko will look
into possible cooperation in the construction of a rocket
launching center in Indonesia.

Understanding the need for sea transportation, Ukraine is also
offering the services of its shipyard to build sea vessels for
Indonesia. Ukraine's shipping industry was the main supplier for
the former Soviet Union's naval armada.

During his stay Makarenko is scheduled to meet with a number
senior officials, including Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali
Alatas and members of the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and
Industry (Kadin).

Ukraine has also shown interest in acquiring rubber, palm oil
and textiles from Indonesia. (mds)