Jakarta (ANTARA News) - American Ambassador to Indonesia Joseph R. Donovan Jr. said that Indonesia plays an important role, not only in its cooperation with the United States, but also in its position in the ASEAN region.
"Indonesia is a key member of ASEAN, which is also very important to the United States, and Indonesia is a member of the G20. It is the largest economy in South-East Asia. For me, all of this means Indonesia and the United States can be great partners and I look forward to working to deepen our relations," he said following his opening speech at the U.S. - Indonesia Aviation Working Group Seminar in the Ministry of Transportation building in Jakarta on Tuesday.
Ambassador Donovan, who officially took office on January 12 when he presented his credentials to President Joko Widodo, said that the cooperation between Indonesia and the US strongly revolves around four main issues, including trade and investment, democracy, security, and global priority issues.
He further stated that he wishes to continue the efforts that have been carried out by his predecessors, Ambassadors Bob Blake and Scott Marciel.
"I certainly hope that we identify our priorities, as we have common interests and common values, and its a great foundation on which our relationship can continue," he remarked.
Before serving as the US Ambassador to Indonesia, Donovan most recently was Managing Director of the Washington Office of the American Institute in Taiwan.(*)
Editor: Heru Purwanto
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