Netherlands offers experts to Aceh

BANDA ACEH, Aceh: The Netherlands has offered its infrastructure experts to Aceh's administration to help build a flood control system and wave breaker protection in coastal areas.

The offer was made by Dutch Ambassador P.R. Brower at a meeting with Aceh Vice Governor Zainuddin AG here yesterday, Antara reported.

Zainuddin told Brower that Aceh will build infrastructure sector projects, including 16 thoroughfares.

Brower, in return, said he would encourage Dutch businesspeople to help build infrastructure in Aceh.

"Although the Dutch government no longer gives financial assistance to Indonesia, it doesn't mean that the two countries cannot forge a cooperative relationship," he said.

The joint ventures can be established between companies, institutions and universities, he added. (swe)