Path to the Presidency

You are here:  Home / UPI Features - Path to the Presidency / Obama talks to Indonesian president

Obama talks to Indonesian president

Published: July 19, 2009 at 1:01 AM
Order reprints  |  Print Story  |  Email to a Friend  |  Post a Comment

BuzzUp

Share

Email

Comment
Related Stories
WASHINGTON, July 19 (UPI) -- President Barack Obama called Indonesian President Susilo Yudhoyono Saturday to congratulate him on his election and offer support after the Jakarta bombings.

Obama said the United States will send investigators if Indonesia requests them. He said the two countries are partners in the fight against violent extremists in Southeast Asia and the recent election shows a majority Muslim country can be democratic and diverse.

Nine people were killed and more than 50 injured Friday when suicide bombers struck the JW Marriott and Ritz-Carlton hotels in Jakarta.

Obama lived in Indonesia as a child, and his sister is half Indonesian. The country has the world's largest Muslim population, though it also has significant Christian, Hindu and Buddhist minorities.



© 2009 United Press International, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Slideshow
1 of 54
Barack Obama becomes the 44th President of the United States
Barack Obama takes the oath of office from Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts to become the 44th President of the United States on the west steps of the Capitol on January 20, 2009. Holding the bible is his wife Michelle with their daughters Malia and Sasha. (UPI Photo/Pat Benic) | Slideshow