Jakarta (Antara Bali) - Indonesia expects to increase its cooperation with Hungary which is considered a gateway to the Eastern and Central European markets, President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono said here on Sunday.

"We are looking forward to improving the existing cooperation and finding new areas of cooperation with Hungary," the President said before leaving for Germany and Hungary for a week-long state visit until March 9.

He said Indonesia and Hungary have good cooperation during the past years. Indonesia has even established a promotion center in Hungary's capital city Budapest to boost promotion of Indonesian products in Central and Eastern European countries.

Meanwhile, Teuku Faizasyah, presidential staff for foreign affairs, said during the visit to Hungary, President Yudhoyono accompanied by First Lady Ani Yudhoyono is scheduled to meet with Prime Minister Viktor Orban.

Both leaders will discuss future efforts to improve bilateral relations in sectors such as the economic field. (*/M038)



: Nyoman Budhiana

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