"Xanana is scheduled to meet President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono and the ASEAN Secretary General," Antonio Ramos da Silva, Xanana Gusmao`s spokesman said in his an electric message to ANTARA Friday.
Xanana and his entourage will be leaving Dili on March 20 with an overnight transit in Denpasar, Bali, and proceed to Jakarta the following day.
In the company of their foreign ministers, both Xanana and President Yudhoyono will on Thursday be discussing bilateral cooperation, and sign a memorandum of understanding on several agreements of mutual interest.
On the same day, Xanana will be meeting ASEAN Secretary General Surin Pitsuwan for the discussion of a number of things, especially in relation to the RDTL`s plans to become permanent member of the regional association.
Xanana on Tuesday afternoon was also scheduled to deliver a general lecture at the University of Indonesia (UI), and address an international defense dialogue at the Jakarta Convention Center on March 23.
"Xanana will be returning to Dili on March 26 also following a transit in Denpasar. This time his formal visit will bring along a very strategic mission for both his country and Indonesia, as well as for ASEAN," Antonio Ramos said. (*)
Editor: Kunto Wibisono
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