Senin, 05 Juli 2010

What SBY Brings Home after Visiting 3 Countries

President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono and First Lady Ani Yudhoyono arrived back in Jakarta on Friday after conducting visits to three countries, namely Canada, Turkey and Saudi Arabia, since June 24, 2010. The presidential aircraft landed at Halim Perdana Kusuma airport at 9 am local time after which the head of state disembarked and shook hands with state officials greeting him.

Among those who welcomed the president were Vice President Boediono, Police Chief Gen. Bambang Hendarso Danuri, Indonesian Defense Forces (TNI) Chief Gen Djoko Santoso and Jakarta Governor Bauzi Bowo. The president also greeted journalists who covered his tour of the three countries, including Saudi Arabia where he performed a minor hajj pilgrimage.

"I conveyed my prayers (during minor hajj ritual) for all. I prayed for His blessings for the nation and state," Yudhoyono said while heading towards the VIP room of the airport.

The president visited Canada, Turkey and Saudi Arabia. In Toronto, the president attended the G20 summit. On the sidelines of the summit, he happened to meet US President Barack Obama to discuss a number of programs.

In Turkey, the head of state conducted a state visit and met with a number of local business leaders. After his visit to Turkey, Yudhoyono headed to Saudi Arabia to perform a minor hajj ritual.

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