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09JAKARTA135
2009-01-27 10:16:00
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Embassy Jakarta
Cable title:
Yudhoyono Advisor -- the Time is Now for a Strategic
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SUBJECT: Yudhoyono Advisor -- the Time is Now for a Strategic
Partnership
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SUBJECT: Yudhoyono Advisor -- the Time is Now for a Strategic
Partnership
1. (SBU) The time is now to build a U.S.-Indonesian strategic
partnership according to President Yudhoyono's key economic advisor.
Chatib Basri, who served as SBY's sherpa to the November 2008 G20
Summit in Washington, said there is new-found enthusiasm throughout
the Indonesian government to work with the United States. In the
past, many Indonesians sought to distance themselves from the U.S.
Now, given President Obama's tremendous popularity in Indonesia,
government officials are looking at ways to associate with the U.S.
2. (SBU) Basri emphasized that Indonesia is ready be a partner, not
just an aid recipient. President Yudhoyono is seeking ways to
increase Indonesia's international standing through his leadership
role on climate change and participation in the G20 process to
address the global financial crisis. Basri acknowledged that
Indonesia does not yet have the self-confidence to play an
international role commensurate with its population. But, he added,
working in partnership with the U.S. on global issues would help
Indonesia develop the confidence it needs.
HUME
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DEPT FOR EAP/MTS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: PREL PGOV ID
SUBJECT: Yudhoyono Advisor -- the Time is Now for a Strategic
Partnership
1. (SBU) The time is now to build a U.S.-Indonesian strategic
partnership according to President Yudhoyono's key economic advisor.
Chatib Basri, who served as SBY's sherpa to the November 2008 G20
Summit in Washington, said there is new-found enthusiasm throughout
the Indonesian government to work with the United States. In the
past, many Indonesians sought to distance themselves from the U.S.
Now, given President Obama's tremendous popularity in Indonesia,
government officials are looking at ways to associate with the U.S.
2. (SBU) Basri emphasized that Indonesia is ready be a partner, not
just an aid recipient. President Yudhoyono is seeking ways to
increase Indonesia's international standing through his leadership
role on climate change and participation in the G20 process to
address the global financial crisis. Basri acknowledged that
Indonesia does not yet have the self-confidence to play an
international role commensurate with its population. But, he added,
working in partnership with the U.S. on global issues would help
Indonesia develop the confidence it needs.
HUME