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07JAKARTA1296 | 2007-05-08 08:56:00 | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | Embassy Jakarta |
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UNCLAS JAKARTA 001296 |
1. (SBU) We met with Ms. Trini Gunarti, Deputy Director of the Department of Foreign Affairs Office of North and Central American Affairs, to outline our ideas for creation of an Asia Democracy Partnership (reftel). We pointed out that Indonesia's experience in transitioning to democracy meant that it had much to offer others in the region. 2. (SBU) Ms. Gunarti responded that Partnership would be of interest of Foreign Minister Wirajuda, and asked whether the United States was proposing to fund it. She also expressed some concern as to whether participation in the partnership was compatible with Indonesia's strong commitment to ASEAN. We responded that at this point, we were proposing more intensive consultations and soliciting input from prospective partners. Ms. Gunarti undertook to share the proposal with Minister Wirajuda's staff as well as the Department's Human Rights and Inter-Regional Partnerships Directorate. HEFFERN |