Obama calls for ‘a comprehensive partnership’ between the US and Indonesia; Myanmar’s Foreign Minister to visit Indonesia; Thai government to review martial law provisions; Indonesia and Singapore come to an agreement on the western boundary dispute
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    • Reports noted that US President Barack Obama, in a telephone call with Indonesia’s Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono called on him to join hands and build ‘a comprehensive partnership’ between the two countries. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, on a recent visit to the country, also called for such a partnership1.

    Myanmar’s Prime Minister Gen. Thein Sein will visit Indonesia for a two day visit, starting from March 16. Reports indicated that issues like democracy in Myanmar, release of opposition leader Suu Kyi from house arrest, among other issues of mutual interest would be discussed during the visit2.

    In an attempt to explore options to better tackle the rising insurgency in the southern part of Thailand, the government has decided to review the role of martial law in emergency situation within the country3. However, the extent to which its can carry out its decision would depend on the outcome of the motion filed by the opposition Puea Thai Party to impeach Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva4.

    Indonesia and Singapore, after four years of negotiations, have come to an agreement to settle their disputes over the Western border. A bilateral maritime boundary agreement has already been signed to this effect. However, the two countries are yet to resolve their disputes over Eastern border5.

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