Susilo, Xanana in Bali for talks

JAKARTA: President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono will hold on Tuesday the first bilateral talks with East Timor President Xanana Gusmao since taking office.

The meeting will take place at the Tampak Siring Presidential Palace in Bali, where Susilo will also host a dinner for Xanana.

"This is the first meeting to review bilateral relations between the two countries and identify what should be done to maintain good ties," Indonesian Minister of Foreign Affairs Hassan Wirayuda said on Monday.

The talks will take place during Xanana's three-day visit to Indonesia. -- JP