Mari Alkatiri greets President Yudhoyono on Eid Al Fitr

10/02/08 00:25

Jakarta (ANTARA News) - Former Timor Leste`s prime minister Mari Alkatiri came to an open house at the State Palace here on Wednesday to greet President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono on the occasion of the Islamic holy day of Idul Fitri.

He arrived at the palace in the company of his wife at 10.49 am and after queueing for a while along with other guests he got his turn to shake hands and chat for less than 10 minutes with President Yudhoyono.

Besides the cabinet ministers also seen attending the open house were House Speaker Agung Laksono, the chairman of the Regional Representatives` Council, Ginandjar Kartasasmita, the chairman of the Consitutional Court, Jimly Asshidiqie, the chairman of the Supreme Court, Bagir Manan and the chairman of the Corruption Eradication Commission, Antasari Azhar.

On the occasion President Yudhoyono was flanked by first lady Mrs Ani Yudhoyono, second son Agus Harimurti and first son Edhie Baskoro and his wife, Anissa Pohan.

Before receiving the guests President Yudhoyono received greetings from family members led by Mrs Ani Yudhoyono. (*)

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