The Hague,the Netherlands, (ANTARA News) - Visiting Vice President Yusuf Kalla said the Dutch government has asked Indonesia to play a more active role in bridging the differences between Islamic and Western countries.
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Dutch Prime Minister Jan Peter Balkenende urged Indonesia to be more active in safeguarding the relations between Islamic and Western countries, Kalla said after a meeting with the Dutch head of government in The Hague on Saturday.
Kalla was received by Balkenende at the Cats Huis residence.
The Dutch government leader was in London to attend a European Union meeting but he flew back to the Netherlands to receive Vice President Yusuf Kalla on Saturday.
"The Netherlands asked Indonesia to help improve the relations between Islamic and Western countries. But I asked the west to be fair and just," Kalla said.
Earlier, US Vice President Joe Biden also asked Indonesia to help settle the Palestinian conflict. Kalla also called on the US to be unbiased and just.
"Almost all of them called on Indonesia to play a crucial role in creating peace in the Middle East and enhancing relations between the Islamic and Western countries," Kalla said.
According to him, the intention of western countries was greatly welcomed but the vice president often reminded western countries of the importance to be fair in their attitude.
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