September 30, 2013

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Tony Abbott in Indonesia for talks with Yudhoyono: Key areas of discussion

Mr Abbott will be joined in Indonesia by Foreign Minister Julie Bishop, Immigration Minister Scott Morrison, Trade Minister Andrew Robb and 20 Australian business leaders.

Indonesia is the world's fourth most populous country. It is a regional power and emerging global player, and as Australia's closest Asian neighbour is a key link for Australia to the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) countries.

Read more: Via ABC News

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By Geoff Crocker
30/09/2013 7:31:59 AM

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