Jakarta (Antara Bali) - President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono has expressed his hope that Indonesia and North Korea can mutually contribute to sustaining peace and economic growth in the Asian region.
In a bilateral meeting with North Korean President Kim Yong Nam held at Merdeka Palace here on Tuesday, Yudhoyono hoped to further strengthen the sound bilateral relations between the two nations.
"We are very pleased and honoured to receive you again in Indonesia. We have a long history of good relations. Your Excellency's visit at this time becomes a new historical milestone to intensify the cooperation and partnership between both nations in the future," declared the head of state.
Yudhoyono also invited the North Korean president's inputs on how to sustain peace and progress in the world, including in the Asian and Pacific regions.
President Kim arrived at the palace at 10 a.m. local time and was greeted by Yudhoyono before joining the honorary ceremony.(IGT)
