Thatcher in town

Thatcher in town

JAKARTA (JP): Former British prime minister Margaret Thatcher will start a three-day visit in Indonesia today as a speaker at the Citibank Asian Leadership Series meeting.

A statement released from Citibank over the weekend stated that the series, launched in 1992, consists of discussions on the emerging role of the Asia-Pacific region and on leadership in the new world order.

Thatcher's visit marks Citibank's 27th anniversary in Indonesia. She will speak on regional economic and political issues and share Indonesia's economic achievements. She will also address the opportunities and obstacles facing the Asia-Pacific region.

Thatcher was appointed prime minister, First Lord of the Treasury and Minister for Civil Service in 1979, following the success of the Conservative Party in Britain's general elections.

When the Conservative Party subsequently won the general elections in 1983 and 1987, Thatcher became the first British prime minister in the century to contest three consecutive general elections. (pwn)