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19352
Sat, 09/13/2008 - 13:06
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NZ LAUDS RI'S ROLE IN CREATING AANZFTA
Jakarta, Sept 12 (ANTARA) - New Zealand has lauded Indonesia's role in negotiations to create an ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand Free Trade Area (AANZFTA), the Indonesian Foreign Ministry said.
New Zealand Trade Minister/Defense Minister Phil Goff voiced the appreciation at a diplomatic reception to mark the 63rd anniversary of Indonesia's independence at the Indonesian embassy in Wellington this week, the ministry said in a statement on Friday.
In the event which brought together at least 600 invitees, Warren Searell of the New Zealand Foreign Ministry congratulated the Indonesian government and people on independence day and reiterated Indonesia's strategic position for his country.
Indonesia which is the world's third largest democratic country and largest Muslim nation played a significant role both in the region and the world, he said.
Former New Zealand ambassador to Indonesia Tim Grosser meanwhile praised Indonesia for its success in building a strong democratic nation.
Grosser expressed hope that the New Zealand government would soon be aware of Indonesia's potentials and significance both for the country and the region.
In his address, Indonesian Ambassador to New Zealand Amris Hassan spoke of developments in the Indonesia-New Zealand relations which had been in existance since 50 years ago.
He said both countries had so far established cooperation in various forums such as the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC), ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF), and East Asia Summit, not to mention cooperation in international issues such as interfaith dialogue and alliance of civilizations and global inter-media dialogue.
New Zealand Trade Minister/Defense Minister Phil Goff voiced the appreciation at a diplomatic reception to mark the 63rd anniversary of Indonesia's independence at the Indonesian embassy in Wellington this week, the ministry said in a statement on Friday.
In the event which brought together at least 600 invitees, Warren Searell of the New Zealand Foreign Ministry congratulated the Indonesian government and people on independence day and reiterated Indonesia's strategic position for his country.
Indonesia which is the world's third largest democratic country and largest Muslim nation played a significant role both in the region and the world, he said.
Former New Zealand ambassador to Indonesia Tim Grosser meanwhile praised Indonesia for its success in building a strong democratic nation.
Grosser expressed hope that the New Zealand government would soon be aware of Indonesia's potentials and significance both for the country and the region.
In his address, Indonesian Ambassador to New Zealand Amris Hassan spoke of developments in the Indonesia-New Zealand relations which had been in existance since 50 years ago.
He said both countries had so far established cooperation in various forums such as the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC), ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF), and East Asia Summit, not to mention cooperation in international issues such as interfaith dialogue and alliance of civilizations and global inter-media dialogue.
