Ghani Arrives in Indonesia for 2nd Leg of Asia-Pacific Tour

Afghan President Ashraf Dhani arrived at Halim Perdanakusuma Airport for a state visit to Indonesia.

 

Jakarta, 08 Rajab 1438/05 April 2017 (MINA) – Afghan President Ashraf Ghani arrived in Jakarta in Indonesia for the second leg of his three-nation Asia Pacific tour, tolonews.com reported Wednesday.

Ghani was welcomed by officials on arrival at the Halim Perdanakusuma International Airport.

According to the Presidential Palace, Ghani will meet Indonesian President Joko Widodo, his deputy, other officials, businessmen and Islamic religious leaders.

He is also expected to visit Jakarta’s Istiqlal Mosque.

On Tuesday Australia’s Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull pledged ongoing support for Afghanistan and signed a 320 million Australian dollar ($240 million USD) development agreement with Ghani in Canberra.

Turnbull said after his meeting with Ghani that Australia would remain focused on helping Afghanistan in its efforts to become more prosperous, secure and self-reliant, ABC news reported.

Ghani and Turnbull had discussed economic cooperation, the fight against terrorism, women and children’s rights and other issues of mutual interest.

Ghani is also expected to hold discussions with Indonesia’s leaders on ways to forge stronger ties between Jakarta and Kabul.

The Australian PM said his country will remain a strategic partner with Afghanistan in fighting terrorism.

Australia has lost 41 troops in Afghanistan since the U.S.-led invasion in 2001. (T/RS5/RS1)

Mi’raj Islamic News Agency (MINA)