RI assigns consul for Jamaica

RI assigns consul for Jamaica

NEW YORK: The Indonesian government has appointed the director of the Jamaican Port Authority, Noel Arthur Anthony Hylton, as Indonesian honorary consul for Jamaica, Antara news agency reported on Thursday.

Rezlan Ishar Jenie, head of Indonesia's mission to the United Nations in New York, said during the inauguration ceremony in Jamaica's capital city of Kingston on Tuesday that Hylton was chosen for his credibility which is also recognized by Jamaican government and society.

Hylton expressed his gratitude and respect to the Indonesian government and pledged to improve bilateral relations.

During their stay in Kingston, Indonesia's delegation also held a series of events to promote understanding on the country, including an exhibition of Indonesian products, a reception for Jamaican government officials and diplomats and a seminar on Indonesia.

The seminar, held at the West Indies University in Kingston on Wednesday, discussed democratization, Indonesian Military reform, development, tourism and Islam in Indonesia, Antara said. -- JP