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Statement by the Press Secretary/Director-General for Press and Public Relations, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, on the Presidential Election in Indonesia

September 24, 2004

  1. Japan welcomes the fact that the election held in Indonesia on September 22 (Mon) was implemented peacefully. The election observation mission of the Government of Japan headed by Mr. Yutaka Iimura, Japanese Ambassador to Indonesia, has just informed us that the election was conducted in a fair and peaceful manner in general, as far as the mission observed.

  2. Japan also welcomes the way in which democratization is taking root in Indonesia and intends to continue proactive cooperation and assistance to Indonesian continuation of reform efforts.
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