U.S. journalist delegation visited President Susilo Yudhoyono at his office. They discuss various key issues, especially related to development and economic development, terrorism, and environment.
A delegation comprising 18 television and print journalists from the United States visit of President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, on Thursday afternoon. The delegation was led by journalist John Schidlovsky, director of International Reporting Project, based in Washington, DC.
On that occasion the discussion, the President, among others, accompanied by Foreign Minister Marty Natalegawa, Coordinating Minister for Political, Legal and Security Djoko Suyanto, Finance Minister Agustin Martowardoyo, and the Minister of Forestry Zulkifli Hasan.
In the introductory discussion, the President said in the last two periods have continued transition to more democratic governance, with all its shortcomings and advantages. "I understand that people want improvement and the government continues work to make that happen," said President Yudhoyono.
But on the other hand, Yudhoyono said, there are many challenges facing the Indonesian nation in the midst of a complex transition, and takes time to complete. He mentioned the rapid global economic issues intersect with the economic situation in the country, such as food and energy crisis.
But, who is considered quite difficult for a president is how to balance the freedoms that exist in society, the rule of law and tolerance amongst. Freedom is too large, according to the president, can lead to bad politics.
The President hoped the visit of journalists can help enhance a better understanding of Indonesia, in the eyes of citizens of the United States.
To the VOA, John Schidlovsky confessed discussion that afternoon walking with a very warm and memorable. President Yudhoyono is considered to be very open in answering all questions.
Former correspondent of The Baltimore Sun is further said, one important issue in question is about the environment, especially a moratorium on deforestation and its relation with the production of palm oil.
"Many things we discussed, for example, a moratorium (temporary moratorium) for forest and peat recently signed President (President issued Presidential Instruction about a moratorium on forest and peat), because we had to Borneo to see how the Indonesian government to maintain the environment," said John Schidlovsky. Another issue that also could be asked is about the radicalism and corruption.
A delegation comprising 18 television and print journalists from the United States visit of President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, on Thursday afternoon. The delegation was led by journalist John Schidlovsky, director of International Reporting Project, based in Washington, DC.
On that occasion the discussion, the President, among others, accompanied by Foreign Minister Marty Natalegawa, Coordinating Minister for Political, Legal and Security Djoko Suyanto, Finance Minister Agustin Martowardoyo, and the Minister of Forestry Zulkifli Hasan.
In the introductory discussion, the President said in the last two periods have continued transition to more democratic governance, with all its shortcomings and advantages. "I understand that people want improvement and the government continues work to make that happen," said President Yudhoyono.
But on the other hand, Yudhoyono said, there are many challenges facing the Indonesian nation in the midst of a complex transition, and takes time to complete. He mentioned the rapid global economic issues intersect with the economic situation in the country, such as food and energy crisis.
But, who is considered quite difficult for a president is how to balance the freedoms that exist in society, the rule of law and tolerance amongst. Freedom is too large, according to the president, can lead to bad politics.
The President hoped the visit of journalists can help enhance a better understanding of Indonesia, in the eyes of citizens of the United States.
To the VOA, John Schidlovsky confessed discussion that afternoon walking with a very warm and memorable. President Yudhoyono is considered to be very open in answering all questions.
Former correspondent of The Baltimore Sun is further said, one important issue in question is about the environment, especially a moratorium on deforestation and its relation with the production of palm oil.
"Many things we discussed, for example, a moratorium (temporary moratorium) for forest and peat recently signed President (President issued Presidential Instruction about a moratorium on forest and peat), because we had to Borneo to see how the Indonesian government to maintain the environment," said John Schidlovsky. Another issue that also could be asked is about the radicalism and corruption.
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