Banda Aceh (Antara Bali) - Aceh Governor Zaini Abdullah said the visit of former United
States President Bill Clinton to Aceh will have a positive impact on the
western Indonesian province.
"We expect a positive impact on Aceh after the visit by the former
President of the United States," Aceh Governor Abdullah Zaini said here
on Saturday.
The statement was delivered by the Aceh Governor on the sidelines of Bill Clinton touring the tsunami site in Banda Aceh.
The governor remarked that he sought to explain the present
situation in Aceh, adding that Clinton was impressed by the development
and recovery following the devastating 2004 tsunami.
"Clinton remembered visiting Aceh in 2005. His memory was so strong
concerning the conditions in Aceh. He was surprised to see the
development in Aceh," he noted.
However, the Aceh government still hopes for the support of all
parties, including Bill Clinton. And Bill Clinton is expected to convey a
positive image to the world about Aceh.
"From his statement, Bill Clinton expressed his commitment to Aceh.
We also hope that the former President United States will help Aceh
through the Bill Clinton Foundation," he emphasized.
Previously, Bill Clinton took time to visit the former homes that
were wracked by the tsunami and the rescue headquarters in Gampong
Lambung, Meuraxa subdistrict, Banda Aceh.
During his visit, Bill Clinton did not offer any statements to the press.
The arrival of the former President of the United States was
welcomed by Malik Mahmud and the Presidential Working Unit for the
Supervision and Management of Development (UKP4) head Kuntoro
Mangkusubroto.
Kuntoro was the former Director of the Agency for the Rehabilitation
and Reconstruction of Aceh and Nias. BRR is an implementing agency
assigned to restore Aceh and Nias. (WDY)
Bill Clinton Visit Expected to Give Positive Impact for Aceh
Sabtu, 19 Juli 2014 20:14 WIB