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JOINT STATEMENT BETWEEN
THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED MEXICAN STATES,
H.E. FELIPE CALDERON HINOJOSA
AND
THE PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF INDONESIA,
H.E. SUSILO BAMBANG YUDHOYONO
ON THE OCCASION OF HIS OFFICIAL VISIT TO MEXICO
MEXICO CITY, NOVEMBER 17th 2008

At the invitation of the President of the United Mexican States, H.E. Felipe
Calderon Hinojosa, the President of the Republic of Indonesia, H.E. Susilo
Bambang Yudhoyono, paid an official visit to Mexico from November 16th to
17th 2008. The visit of President Yudhoyono to Mexico coincided with the 55th
anniversary of bilateral relations between both countries and marked an
important milestone in the mutual endeavor towards an active, dynamic and
stronger cooperation. This visit followed the constructive bilateral meeting held
by the two Presidents during the GB plus 8 meeting in Hokkaido, Japan, on July
8th. 2008.
During this visit to Mexico, President Yudhoycno and President Calderon held
productive talks and affirmed their commitment to strengthen, expand and
elevate their bilateral relations in all its facets. They also discussed a number of

regional and global issues where Indonesia and Mexico have common
interests. The two Presidents recognized that Mexico and Indonesia are two
countries with deep affinit!es in the richness of their history, vibrant cultural
diversity and symbolism of their traditions. Both countries are also inspired by
common values and ideals such as democracy, social justice, respect for
human rights and international peace and cooperation.
The two Presidents committed to continue strengthening the bilateral political
dialogue through high level meetings and to further intensify exchange of visits
among the leaders and high ranking officials of the two countries. For that
purpose, they agreed to optimize the mechanism of bilateral political
consultation and to promote other ways of dialogue and communication among
vario1Js stake-holders.
The Presidents agreed to intensify bilateral economic cooperation. Both sides
acknowledged the contir;uing positive performance of bilateral trade and
stressed the need to seize the opportunities, taking advantage of our
com:Jlementarities and the size of our economies. In this, they will encourage
the private sectors on both sides to accelerate business relations.
The two Presidents agreed to increase educational exchanges and foster
universities and research centers. They also
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agreed to expand scientific and technical cooperation through projects that have
a greater impact in the process of economic and social development.
Both Presidents called for greater flow of tourists, business people, scholars,
and students, because people to people contacts must be at the heart of
enhanced bilateral relations between Indonesia and Mexico.

The two Presidents agreed to widen the bilateral legal framework, as a basis to
provide certainty to the relations. Ir. this regard, they welcomed the entry into
force of the Agreement on Educational and Cultural Cooperation. They also
expressed their confidence on the successful conclusion of the negotiation of
the Agreement for Reciprocal Protection and Promotion of Investment.
During the meeting, the two Presidents witnessed the signing of the following
cooperation instruments:
Memorandum of Understanding between Promexico and the National
Agency for Export Development of the Ministry of Trade of the Republic
of Indonesia.
Memorandum of Understanding between PEMEX and PT Pertamina.
Memorandum of Understanding between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
of the United Mexican States and the Department of Foreign Affairs of
the Republic of Indonesia on Education and Training Cooperation in

Diplomatic Affairs.
Memorandum of Understanding between the Ministry of Agriculture of
Indonesia and the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Rural Development,
Fisheries and Food of Mexico on the Establishment of Consultative
Committee on Agriculture.
Taking into consideration the significant role played by the two countries in the
global scene and in the construction of a new paradigm of international
cooperation, the two Presidents agreed to work closely in the international and
regional fora and mechanisms such as the UN, G-20, WTO, and APEC. They
also agreed to strengthen cooperation to address transnational challenges such
as financial instability and economic turmoil, rising food prices, climate change
and energy security.
Both Presidents expressed their views that the bilateral relations wil! contribute
to promote a higher presence of Indonesia in Latin America and of Mexico in
South East Asia. The President of Mexico praised Indonesia's constructive role
in the UN Security Council during 2007-2008 and offered to maintain a close
communication throughout 2009-2010 when Mexico will be a non-permanent
member of the UNSC.
The President of Indonesia expressed his gratitude to the Government and the
people of Mexico for the warm reception and generous hospitality extended to

him and his delegation. At the same time, President Yudhoyono extended an
invitation to President Calderon to visit Indonesia.