By NNN-Antara,
Jakarta : President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono has asserted that Indonesia would continue to support the creation of an independent and sovereign Palestinian state in accordance with Annapolis 2007 agreement.
President Yudhoyono made the statement when he received visiting Palestinian Prime Minister Salam Fayyad at Merdeka Palace here on Monday.
“The head of state reiterated Indonesia`s commitment to supporting an independent and sovereign Palestinian state, and in accordance with the Annapolis 2007 agreement the target is expected to be reached in December 2008,” presidential spokesman Dino Patti Djalal said.
In the meeting with President Yudhoyono, Dino said Fayyad explained about the latest developments in Palestine to the president.
Fayyad explained a number of obstacles in the implementation of Annapolis agreement including the escalating Israeli settlements in Palestine, Dino said.
According to Dino, President Yudhoyono on the occasion responded Fayyad statement and said the factions in Palestine should be united.
“The president stressed on the importance of unity in Palestine,” Dino said, adding that the Indonesian government was committed to educating up to 1,000 Palestinian officials and civil servants through a five-year program.