U.S. hopes Indonesia will impose IMF reforms

U.S. hopes Indonesia will impose IMF reforms

JAKARTA (JP): United States Assistant Secretary of State for
East Asian and Pacific Affairs Stanley Roth expressed hope
yesterday that Indonesia would consistently implement its pledge
to see through the International Monetary Fund (IMF) reforms.

"I hope that this agreement will be implemented vigorously
which is the commitment of the government of course, for a full
economic recovery," Roth said after meeting Vice President B.J.
Habibie at Merdeka Selatan Palace.

Roth arrived here yesterday, his fifth visit since September,
to exchange views with Indonesian leaders, including the new
cabinet.

In their one-hour meeting, Habibie briefed Roth on various
developments, including those concerning regional and bilateral
affairs.

"Basically this was a very broad-based meeting. I asked him
his view on the current situation in Indonesia... He gave me a
very long and detailed analysis of developments in Indonesia.

"He gave a very straightforward interpretation about the
importance that we both share, the U.S. and Indonesia, of
stability in this region, the importance of the Pacific Rim and
the importance of a strong relationship between our two
countries," Roth said.

Roth declined to reveal more, saying he would give a more
detailed briefing after concluding his meetings with Indonesian
officials. (prb)