On the occasion, the President expressed hope that strong bilateral relations between Indonesia and Denmark would strengthen the ties between the European Union and ASEAN.
"Our strong bilateral relations should also strengthen the ties between the European Union and ASEAN," President Yudhoyono told Lykketoft.
This year, Denmark holds the position of the Presidency of the Council of the European Union.
Under the leadership of Denmark, President Yudhoyono is optimistic that the European Union will play a role in improving the global economic conditions.
During the meeting with President Yudhoyono, the Danish Parliament Chairman was accompanied by his staffers Bertel Haarder, Soren Espersen, Marianne Jelved, Holger K. Nielsen, and Carsten U. Larsen, while the Indonesian head of state was accompanied by Foreign Affairs Minister Marty Natalegawa, Minister/State Secretary Sudi Silalahi, and Cabinet Secretary Dipo Alam.
President Yudhoyono also expressed hope that bilateral relations between Indonesia and Denmark would be strengthened and improved in various fields.
Meanwhile, Mogens Lykketoft responded positively and agreed that strong relations between the two countries could also strengthen the ties between the European Union and ASEAN.
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