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THE
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| For
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November 18, 2011
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Statement by President Obama after Bilateral Meeting with President Yudhoyono of
Indonesia
Bali Convention Center
Bali, Indonesia
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6:53 P.M. WITA
PRESIDENT OBAMA: Selamat
malam. Terima kasih, President Yudhoyono. Thank you so much for welcoming us
here today. Thank you for your tremendous leadership, and that of Indonesia, as
you host both ASEAN and the East Asia Summit. And this speaks to your
commitment to the region, as well as Indonesia's role as an important
leader.
Let me say the obvious: It is wonderful to be back in Bali. This is the
first time I've been here in 18 years. I have to say, 18 years ago, this entire
development did not exist. So it's a sign of the remarkable development that
has taken place here. It is always a pleasure to be here, and to have the
opportunity to exchange views with my friend, President Yudhoyono.
I'm pleased to be here as the first U.S. President to attend the East Asia
Summit. This is another example of how the United States is refocusing on the
Asia Pacific, and engaging more deeply in regional organizations, so we can meet
our common challenges together.
Our meeting just now focused on the growing relationship between our two
nations. When I was here last year, we agreed to forge a comprehensive
partnership across a whole range of areas, and today we reviewed the progress
that we're making.
On the economic front, we welcome the completion of a deal that I witnessed
this morning -- the decision of Indonesia's Lion Air to purchase up to 230
Boeing aircraft, worth at least $20 billion and possibly much, much more.
This is one of the largest commercial transactions ever between our two
countries, and it's a sign of just how much potential our relationship has.
Today, we're also signing, as President Yudhoyono mentioned, a Millennium
Challenge Corporation Compact that will provide $600 million to support
environmentally sustainable economic development, public health, and improved
public services in Indonesia.
With regard to security, we agreed to a number of steps that will expand our
cooperation, including training and support to help the Indonesian military as
it modernizes. And I’d note that this kind of defense cooperation not only
helps build Indonesia’s capacity to ensure its own security, it helps Indonesia
play an active role in promoting security in the region.
Finally, I conveyed to President Yudhoyono our appreciation of Indonesia’s
regional leadership, which has helped us to achieve real progress on issues like
disaster relief, maritime security, and nonproliferation. And I thanked him for
Indonesia’s efforts to promote democracy and human rights, and advance security
and peace.
So, as I said, I wanted to thank President Yudhoyono for welcoming me back to
Indonesia again. I know we’re all very grateful for his leadership and for the
hospitality of the Indonesian people and the people of Bali, as they host these
two important summits. And just as we deepen the partnership between our two
nations, I am looking forward to the progress that we can make as a region
towards greater security and prosperity for all of us.
So, President Yudhoyono, thank you very much.
PRESIDENT YUDHOYONO: Terima kasih. Thank you.
PRESIDENT OBAMA: Terima kasih. (Applause.)
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6:53 P.M. WITA
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THE
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November 18, 2011
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Fact Sheet: Expansion of the Peace Corps Indonesia Program
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The Peace Corps supports the U.S.-Indonesia
Comprehensive Partnership by expanding people-to-people exchanges, cultural
activities, and educational partnerships.
Since returning to Indonesia in January 2010, Peace Corps Indonesia has
rapidly grown into a program of 43 Volunteers teaching English at schools and
madrasahs throughout East Java. Volunteers co-teach 10th and 11th grade classes
with Indonesian counterparts, facilitate student activities and clubs, and
contribute to teacher clubs and workshops. Throughout their two years of
service, Volunteers live with Indonesian host families, furthering their
integration into the community and supporting the goal of greater inter-cultural
dialogue.
The Peace Corps, together with the Indonesian government, is planning to
expand both the number of Volunteers in Indonesia as well as the provinces in
which they serve. By June 2012 the number of English Education Volunteers will
increase to 70, with plans to place Volunteers in East Java and beyond starting
in 2013. Potential provinces include South Sulawesi, West Java, and Banten.
The Peace Corps and the Indonesian government are also working together to
develop a second program sector in an area such as in community health,
environment, or youth and community development.
Peace Corps Indonesia Background
Peace Corps initiated
its first program in Indonesia in 1963 and initially sent a total of 46
Volunteers to work in sports coaching and physical education. The program
closed in 1965 with the mutual consent of the two governments against the
backdrop of political unrest and concern for the safety and security of the
Volunteers.
In October 2006, the Indonesian government invited Peace Corps to send an
assessment team to consider the feasibility of re-establishing a Peace Corps
program. A comprehensive assessment was completed in February 2007, followed by
an updated safety and security assessment. Peace Corps completed negotiations
with the Indonesian government in November 2009 and a formal Memorandum of
Understanding was signed on December 11, 2009. The Peace Corps negotiated and
signed Implementing Arrangements with the Ministry of Religious Affairs and
Ministry of Education and Culture on June 15, 2011.
An inter-agency Steering Committee, which includes
the National Development Planning Agency (BAPPENAS), the Ministry of Foreign
Affairs, the Ministry of Education and Culture, the Ministry of Religious
Affairs, the State Secretariat and others, works closely with Peace Corps on
administration of the program.
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THE
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Office
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| For
Immediate Release |
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November 18, 2011
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Joint Statement by President SusiloI Bambang Yudhoyono of The Republic of
Indonesia and President Barack Obama of The United States of America
1. President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono and President
Barack Obama met in Bali on November 18, 2011. The two presidents reaffirmed
the deepening engagement between the two countries on regional and global issues
since establishing the U.S.-Indonesia Comprehensive Partnership in November
2010.
2. President Obama expressed the United States’ admiration for Indonesia’s
democratic transformation, and the two presidents reaffirmed their commitment to
strengthen democracy and human rights in their own societies. President Obama
welcomed Indonesia's leadership of the Bali Democracy Forum as part of
Indonesia’s democracy promotion efforts. President Obama also reiterated the
United States’ support for Indonesia’s national unity and territorial
integrity.
3. President Obama congratulated Indonesia on its chairmanship of ASEAN and
the East Asia Summit (EAS); its efforts to promote regional security,
nonproliferation, and disarmament; and commitment to making democracy and human
rights platforms for ASEAN's development.
4. President Yudhoyono welcomed the United States’ inclusion in the EAS,
noting it was the first time a U.S. president participated in the Summit. The
leaders affirmed the EAS as the region’s premier forum for leaders to discuss
strategic political and security issues.
5. The two presidents applauded the results of the second Comprehensive
Partnership Joint Commission meeting that took place in Bali in July 2011 and
emphasized the need to further deepen cooperation under the U.S.-Indonesia
Comprehensive Partnership’s Plan of Action. The two leaders looked forward to
the next session of the Joint Commission meeting in 2012.
6. The two presidents announced a $600 million Millennium Challenge
Corporation Compact to support environmentally-sustainable economic development
through clean energy projects and sustainable landscapes projects,
community-based nutrition programs, and procurement modernization.
7. The two presidents welcomed the outcome of the Indonesia-U.S. Security
Dialogue (IUSSD) in Jakarta on September 22-23, 2011 and announced the planned
transfer and upgrade of 24 Excess Defense Article F-16s to the Indonesian Air
Force.
8. The two presidents celebrated the success of the U.S.-Indonesia Higher
Education Summit, October 31, 2011 in Washington, D.C. The two presidents also
reaffirmed their support for increased education opportunities that will benefit
students from both nations and enhance people-to-people ties, and welcomed
continued progress in the U.S.-Indonesia Higher Education Partnership. The two
presidents welcomed the commemoration of the 60th anniversary of Fulbright in
Indonesia and the 20th anniversary of the American-Indonesian Exchange
Foundation (AMINEF).
9. The two presidents noted their growing cooperation to address climate
change and environmental challenges. The two presidents welcomed the signing of
a second Tropical Forest Conservation Act debt-for-nature swap, as well as
progress by the Indonesia Climate Change Center on science-based policy
recommendations for peat lands, as milestones in bilateral efforts on
conservation, biodiversity and climate change. They also agreed to work
together, including through the Major Economies Forum on Energy and Climate and
other international fora, to achieve a successful outcome at the upcoming
climate change negotiations in Durban, South Africa.
10. The two presidents also noted the expanded cooperation on clean and
renewable energy under the auspices of the U.S.-Indonesia Energy Policy
Dialogue.
11. The two presidents reaffirmed the need for decisive action to achieve
sustainable global food security. The two presidents set a goal of
substantially increasing bilateral trade in food, fisheries, and sustainably
managed forestry products, which will expand employment opportunities for both
nations. The two presidents welcomed the development of the Advanced Science
Center for Agriculture and Food Security and committed to bilateral efforts to
increase agricultural productivity and sustainable fisheries.
12. President Yudhoyono appreciates President Obama's approval of the
extension of the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) facility to Indonesia
on October 21, 2011. The two presidents reaffirmed their commitment to
expanding commercial ties, noting that the newly-launched Commercial Dialogue
will further expand trade opportunities and job creation. The two presidents
welcomed the significant expansion of bilateral trade and investment,
benefitting both countries’ economies.
13. The two presidents welcomed the construction of Indonesia’s Santi Dharma
Peacekeeping Center, with U.S. support, as an important step forward in
fulfilling Indonesia’s ambitious goals for increasing its peacekeeping
contributions around the world.
14. The two presidents celebrated the ongoing success of Peace Corps in
Indonesia and reaffirmed their support for the program's expansion on a gradual
basis.
15. Under the framework of our bilateral Science and Technology Agreement,
President Obama and President Yudhoyono decided to convene a new senior-level
science and technology dialogue in the coming year and to strengthen joint
research, education, and exchange opportunities.
16. The two presidents reaffirmed their commitment to work together in the
area of public health to meet Millennium Development Goals to reduce deaths of
young children and women in childbirth and to stem the spread of infectious
diseases, especially tuberculosis, HIV/AIDS, and avian influenza.
17. The two presidents reaffirmed the importance of EAS and reaffirmed their
commitment to working together – including through international fora – to
promote peace and prosperity in both countries, the region, and the world. They
expressed their commitment to work together with ASEAN and other regional
partners to address key challenges in the region, including maritime security,
disaster preparedness and relief, and nonproliferation.
18. President Yudhoyono congratulated President Obama on the success of the
U.S. Chairmanship of APEC 2011. President Obama expressed U.S. support for
Indonesia’s APEC Chairmanship in 2013.
19. President Yudhoyono welcomed President Obama’s creation of the Open
Government Partnership to improve government transparency, and the two leaders
committed to rapidly implementing their national action plans. President Obama
thanked Indonesia for its leadership on the steering committee of the Open
Government Partnership.
20. The two presidents reaffirmed the importance of the G20 as the premier
international economic forum, and discussed their efforts to promote economic
recovery and create jobs by implementing the Cannes Summit commitments, and call
on all G20 members to make progress on achieving G20 goals.
21. The two presidents reaffirmed their commitment
to advancing the U.S.-Indonesia Comprehensive Partnership as a dynamic and
enduring partnership that contributes to the security and prosperity of both
countries. They also committed to work together to find solutions to strengthen
international peace and cooperation in light of ongoing global economic
conditions, political transitions, and other transnational challenges.
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