Retno, Kerry Discuss Strategic Ties
In a bid to strengthen relations between Indonesia and the US, Indonesian Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi held a bilateral meeting with US Secretary of State John Kerry in Washington DC on September 21. "An improved strategic partnership reflects the priorities of (President) Joko Widodo's 'Working Cabinet'," Retno said.
The two discussed ways to increase cooperation in areas such as maritime, defense and security, as well as democracy and pluralism. Moreover, Retno said Indonesia and the US would boost trade. Currently, the US is Indonesia's fourth biggest trade partner, with business amounting to US$27.7 billion last year.
September 29, 2015
In a bid to strengthen relations between Indonesia and the US, Indonesian Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi held a bilateral meeting with US Secretary of State John Kerry in Washington DC on September 21. "An improved strategic partnership reflects the priorities of (President) Joko Widodo's 'Working Cabinet'," Retno said.
The two discussed ways to increase cooperation in areas such as maritime, defense and security, as well as democracy and pluralism. Mo
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