Megawati to attend APEC meeting

Megawati to attend APEC meeting

JAKARTA: President Megawati Soekarnoputri has decided to
attend the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in
Mexico, Minister of Foreign Affairs Hassan Wirayuda said on
Wednesday.

He said that the President would use the summit to enhance
economic cooperation in the wake of the Bali bombings.

"The President may hold bilateral meetings with the United
States, Australia and New Zealand heads of state," Hassan said in
the media briefing.

The minister said that so far Megawati had only confirmed her
attendance at APEC and was still studying the rest of the planned
overseas trip this month.

During APEC, Megawati will join the world leaders forum that
will discuss counter-terrorism measures and economic cooperation
in the global market, Hassan added.

An official at the State Palace said that the President would
depart on Oct. 22 and return on Oct. 28. --JP