Malaysia and Indonesia Can Play A Bigger Role In Region
October 28th, 2009 | by rarzi |Malaysia and Indonesia have very close relations and both countries can work together to play a bigger role in the region, said Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak.
The Prime Minister said both countries could synergise their energies to play a bigger role on matters like the economy, climate change, disaster management and regional security.
“Malaysia and Indonesia can further step up cooperation towards playing a bigger role in the region.
“The close relations were are enjoying should not be jeopardised by issues that are not significant,” he said.
Najib said this in an interview with Indonesia’s TV One television station in conjunction with his visit to the republic for the swearing-in of Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono for the latter’s second term as president of Indonesia in Jakarta last week.
A recording of the interview was broadcast by Radio Televisyen Malaysia Tuesday night. The prime minister was also asked about various issues of concern to both countries including terrorism, Indonesian workers in Malaysia as well border matters.
On Indonesian workers in Malaysia, Najib said Malaysia appreciated their presence as they contributed to the nation’s economic growth.
Asked about the Ambalat issue which is still a subject of dispute between the neighbours, Najib said it needed to be resolved in an amicable manner through diplomatic channels.
Bernama
