Dutch Foreign Minister to Visit Indonesia

Jakarta Globe, February 15, 2013

Related articles

• Indonesia Returns Toxic Waste Containers to Netherlands  Jun 22, 2012
• Netherlands Apologizes — At Last  Dec 10, 2011
• Dutch Discuss Settlement in Rawagede Massacre  Nov 23, 2011
• How the Dutch Are Coming to Terms With the Colonial Past  Nov 21, 2011
• Netherlands Fires Diplomat in Jakarta Involved in Sexual Abuse Case  Apr 22, 2011

 Frans Timmermans

Dutch Foreign Affairs Minister Frans Timmermans will pay a visit to Jakarta next week to further strengthen the two nations’ already close bilateral cooperation, the Dutch Embassy here said on Friday.

During the two-day visit on Feb. 20-21, Timmermans is scheduled to meet with his Indonesian counterpart, Marty Natalegawa, the embassy said in an official statement.

“The meeting will focus on international developments and will seek to identify areas where the already strong and diverse bilateral cooperation between the two countries can be strengthened further,” the statement said.

Timmermans will also call on Jakarta Governor Joko Widodo, to discuss issues related to water management and cultural heritage.

Indonesia and the Netherlands enjoy a special relationship. The Netherlands was for centuries Indonesia's colonial master until the country gained independence in 1945.