Hillary Clinton arrives in Jakarta to boost ties with Indonesia

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Source: CCTV.com | 02-19-2009 10:26

US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has arrived in the Indonesian captial of Jakarta on the second leg of her Asian tour.

She's promising a new American willingness to work with that country and the rest of Southeast Asia.

Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, left, shakes hands with Indonesian Foreign Minister Hassan Wirajuda after a press conference following their meeting in  Jakarta, Indonesia, Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2009. (AP Photo/Dita Alangkara)

In a joint press conference with Indonesian Foreign Minister, Hasan Wirajuda, Clinton announced plans to restart Peace Corps programmes in the country.

Hillary Clinton, US Secretary of State, said, "Building a partnership, a comprehensive partnership with Indonesia is a critical step on behalf of the United States' commitment to smart power, to listening as well as talking with those around the world."

Clinton said the two countries should cooperate on issues of climate change, trade, education,and regional security. She also indicated that more development aid was on the way.