Canberra Wheels News
Corby Case Mustn't Derail New Friendship With Jakarta
Sunday April 10, 2005
THESE are promising times in Australia's relations with Indonesia, our nearest and most important neighbour. After years of tension, the Bali bombing, the tsunami, the Sumatran earthquake and this week's tragic Australian helicopter crash on Nias have all served to bring Canberra closer to Jakarta. John Howard's description of Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono as a "true friend" this week was born out of relief and optimism.