MFA Press Statement: Retreat between Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and Indonesian President Dr Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, 17-18 May 2010

Indonesian President Dr Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono will visit Singapore from 17-18 May 2010 for a retreat with Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong. When President Yudhoyono visited Singapore last November, both Leaders agreed to meet for a retreat this year to discuss ways to enhance bilateral relations and exchange views on regional and international developments in an informal setting. The retreat also provides the opportunity for the Leaders and Ministers from both countries to strengthen personal ties with their counterparts. President Yudhoyono will be accompanied by First Lady Mrs Ani Bambang Yudhoyono and several cabinet ministers, including Coordinating Minister for Political, Legal and Security Affairs Djoko Suyanto, Coordinating Minister for the Economy Hatta Rajasa, State Secretary Sudi Silalahi, Foreign Minister Marty Natalegawa, Trade Minister Mari Pangestu, Defence Minister Purnomo Yusgiantoro, and Head of Investment Coordinating Board Gita Wirjawan.