Pranab calls on Indonesian President

New Delhi, June 18 (UNI) External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee today called on Indonesian President Susilo B Yodhoyono in Jakarta and held discussions for half an hour ''in an extremely friendly and cordial atmosphere.'' The Minister conveyed greetings of the Indian leadership to the President and briefed him on the fruitful discussion that he has had with his Indonesian counterpart, the foreign office here said in a statement.

He also briefed him on the trends and opportunities of the Indian economy and the possibilities of greater economic cooperation between the two countries.

President Yudhoyono recalled his visit to India in 2005 and reiterated his government's commitment to fully implement the new strategic partnership between the two countries.

He noted tremendous strides made by the Indian economy and outlined several areas for further cooperation. These included the field of energy, infrastructure building, trade, IT, health and medicine and defence cooperation.

Mr Mukherjee assured the President of the fullest cooperation of the Indian side to move ahead in these areas.

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