Norwegian Crown Prince To Visit Indonesia

Jakarta (Antara Bali) - Norwegian Crown Prince Haakon Magnus is scheduled to arrive here on Sunday for a five-day visit, during he will discuss efforts to enhance bilateral cooperation between the two nations, a presidential aide said.
       
President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono will greet Prince Haakon Magnus at Merdeka Palace after which they will hold a bilateral meeting, Teuku Faizasyah, the President's special aide for international relations, said in a statement released on Sunday.
       
Both sides will also discuss regional and global issues of mutual concern as Norway is one of Indonesia's main partners in Europe, including in the development of forestry and environment sectors, he said.
      
"The meeting will discuss how to enhance cooperation in a number of priority sectors, such as environment, energy, trade and investment," he said.
       
During the visit, Prince Haakon will be accompanied by Princess Mette-Marit and a number of ministers and businessmen. (*/M038/T007)