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SINGAPORE: Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono is in Singapore for a retreat with Singapore's Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong.
This is the Indonesian leader's second visit to Singapore within a span of eight months.
Last November, Singapore hosted the APEC Summit and President Yudhoyono was also here for an official visit.
At that time, the two leaders agreed to this retreat which would provide for an exchange of views on a wide range of topics.
They're expected to start the day with a private lunch followed by a delegation meeting.
The Indonesian leader's delegation includes several key ministers from Foreign Affairs, Trade and Defence.
Singapore and Indonesia cooperate in many areas and key among them is defence where the armed forces of both nations hold several joint exercises and have exchange visits of military officials.
Another area of close cooperation is in the fight against terrorism and the sharing of intelligence between the security agencies of both countries.
Indonesia will be assuming the Chair of ASEAN next year instead of Brunei Darussalam after Vietnam's term is over.
That's because in 2013 when it is Indonesia's turn to chair, it will hosting APEC and so chairmanship of ASEAN has been brought forward. - CNA/vm
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