"Indonesia is an example of a developing country which embraced democracy and also a role model of Islamic democracy," Lee said, during his speech in Bali Democracy Forum (BDF) V, in Nusa Dua,Bali, Thursday.
According to him, the democratic system is better than dictatorship and extremism in order to guarantee wealth, security, religious freedom and women right. It has been proved through Indonesian democracy.
"Big appreciation must be given to Yudhoyono for his leadership in bringing about democracy in Indonesia and creates harmony among his people," he added.
Since this country implements a democratic system, its economy is getting better. That is why the Indonesian people support democracy to become their political system.
"The world has seen Indonesia as one of the countries that implements a global economic system," he stated.
In this fifth annual BDF, Lee together with Yudhoyono and Australian Prime Minister, Julia Gillard, were the co-chairs set up since 2008.(*/T007)
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