Nana ordered to explain RI stance

Nana ordered to explain RI stance

JAKARTA: President Megawati Soekarnoputri asked Indonesian
Ambassador to Britain Nana Sutresna on Thursday to explain
Indonesia's opposition to military strikes against Afghanistan by
the U.S. and its allies during Ramadhan.

Speaking to journalists after meeting Megawati, Nana said it
was his duty to communicate the Indonesian government's stance on
continued attacks during the Muslim fasting month.

"It is my duty to communicate to the British government our
position against the strikes during Ramadhan. As the most
populous Muslim country in the world, we understand the
difficulties Afghans face during the holy month," he said.

Nana said that the President had also asked him to explain
that Indonesian Muslims were not as radical as most foreigners
thought because the majority of the Muslim population were
moderate.

The British government has conveyed an invitation for Megawati
to visit the country next year to boost investment to Indonesia.
--JP