Australian-Indonesian relations: an olive branch there for the taking
Tony Abbott held one-on-one talks with Indonesian president Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono this week, the first meeting between the pair since the fallout following the spying revelations.
The bilateral meeting was an important milestone and a first tentative step towards easing tensions. With the Indonesian ambassador Nadjib Riphat Kesoema also now back at his desk in Canberra, it looks like we’re turning a corner. But are things really looking up for the relationship between our two countries?
What is certain is that the coming months are pivotal to ensuring the Australian-Indonesia relationship is left in good standing before Indonesians vote for their new president.… Seguir leyendo »