SBY congratulates Obama

The Jakarta Post ,  Jakarta   |  Wed, 11/05/2008 3:03 PM  |  US Presidential Election 2008

President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono congratulated Barack Obama after the U.S. senator successfully won the presidential elections Wednesday.

In a statement delivered at the Presidential Palace, President Yudhoyono went on to congratulate the American public for the successful running of the elections, Antara news agency reported.

"At this opportunity, I would like to congratulate Senator Barack Obama for his success in being chosen to become the President of the United States in the coming term and I also congratulate the American public who have exercised their political rights by participating in the presidential elections," Yudhoyono said.

Yudhoyono added he was looking forward to enhancing bilateral relations in a just and constructive manner so as to deliver justice and prosperity for both parties under the Obama administration.

Yudhoyono said he was also hoping Obama's connection with the country -- Obama resided in Jakarta for part of his childhood -- would facilitate a new chapter in U.S.-Indonesia ties.

The congratulatory address was given right after Senator John McCain conceded the election.

Yudhoyono applauded the political maturity of the American public, whom he characterized as politically ethical.

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Bayu RA — Thu, 11/06/2008 - 1:22pm

Democrat Party's Yudhoyono has no same things about Democratic Party in America. They're no similar destiny to each party. Also in Indonesia, voters have been traditional and floating mass.

Natalia Hartanto (not verified) — Thu, 11/06/2008 - 8:34am

well I would like to congrats also to Barack Obama. I hope SBY has a good relationship with Obama.

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