More congratulations for re-elected SBY

Monday, 7 September 2009

The Jakarta Post

A stream of congratulatory messages were sent recently from different countries to President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono following the confirmation of his re-election after the presidential elections.

In a press release issued by the British Embassy in Jakarta, British Prime Minister Gordon Brown extended "warm congratulations on your re-election for a second term as President," to Yudhoyono. "Indonesia has made great progress in strengthening democracy and governance since 1998, especially under *Yudhoyono's* leadership during *his* first term," he said.

German Chancellor Angela Merkel conveyed a similar message.

"Your decisive victory shows how much Indonesians support your government's values and goals.I wish you continued success and a sure hand during your second term in office," Merkel said in a message made available to The Jakarta Post by the German Embassy in Jakarta.

Norwegian Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg also congratulated Yudhoyono.

"I would like express my warmest congratulations on your re-election as President of the Republic of Indonesia," Stoltenberg said in a letter, a copy of which was sent to the Post by the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Jakarta.

Stoltenberg also conveyed his condolences to Yudhoyono and Indonesian people, especially the families of the victims of JW Marriott and Ritz Carlton terrorist bombings.

"Please allow me to reiterate Norway's deepest condolences and sympathy to the Indonesian people and government, and to the victims of these heinous acts," he said.

Turkish President Abdullah Gul extended "heartfelt congratulations *to Yudhoyono*.on the occasion of your re-election" and "best wishes for the health and happiness of your ...and the prosperity of the friendly people of Indonesia."

Meanwhile, Azerbaijan State Telegraph Agency (Azertag) reported that Azerbaijan President Ilham Aliyev wished Yudhoyono "good health, happiness and success in *his* endeavors for the people of Indonesia," on the occasion of his re-election as President of the Republic of Indonesia.

"I believe we will continue our efforts towards expanding relations between our friendly countries and peoples, and our cooperation both in bilateral ties and within international organizations," Aliyev said.