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Under Secretary Sherman Meets with Foreign Minister Natalegawa (05/23/13)
During her three-day visit to Indonesia, Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Wendy Sherman, accompanied by U.S. Ambassador Scot Marciel, had the opportunity to meet with Indonesian Foreign Minister Natalegawa May 22. The leaders took the opportunity to discuss the strength of the U.S.-Indonesia Comprehensive partnership.
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State Department Official Discusses U.S. Role in Asia with Indonesian and Malaysian Youth (05/22/13)
Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Wendy Sherman is visiting Indonesia from May 21-23 to meet with senior Indonesian government officials to discuss bilateral, regional, and global issues as a key component of the U.S.-Indonesia Comprehensive Partnership launched by Presidents Obama and Yudhoyono in 2010.
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US and Indonesia Open Annual CARAT Exercise (05/22/13)
On May 21, the US and Indonesia opened the annual Cooperation Afloat Readiness And Training (CARAT) training exercise. U.S. Embassy Deputy Chief of Mission Kristen Bauer delivered opening remarks along with the Chief of the Indonesian Navy Admiral Marsetio. U.S. Navy Rear Admiral Tilghman Payne, who is Commander U.S. Region Marianas, was the highest-ranking U.S. military officer present
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Ambassador Discusses Religious Freedom with Religious Leaders (05/21/13)
On May 20, U.S. Ambassador Scot Marciel hosted leaders from several Ahmadiyah and Christian congregations across West Java to discuss their views on the state of religious freedom. Several participants in the lively discussion noted that both Indonesia and the United States have long histories of religious tolerance.
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Secretary Kerry Delivers Remarks on the Release of the International Religious Freedom Report (05/21/13)
Good morning, everyone. So, thank you for joining us for the release of the 2012 International Religious Freedom Report. The Secretary will make some brief remarks, and then we will turn it over to Ambassador Johnson Cook, who will make remarks and also take some of your questions.
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Ambassador meets Human Rights Commissioners and Staff (05/20/13)
On May 16, U.S. Ambassador Scot Marciel hosted commissioners and staff from the National Human Rights Commission (Komnas HAM). During the meeting, Vice-Chairperson Dianto Bachriadi discussed the critical role that Komnas HAM plays to ensure that the human rights of every Indonesian citizen are protected.
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Secretary Kerry and Foreign Minister Natalegawa Meet in Washington (05/17/13)
Good afternoon, everybody. I am delighted to be here with Foreign Minister Natalegawa from Indonesia. And there are a number of reasons why my opportunity to meet with the Foreign Minister is important.
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U.S. Department of State Launches the "American English" Mobile Application (05/16/13)
The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs is pleased to announce the release of the free “American English” mobile application for lower-tech feature phones and Android devices. Developed in partnership with English Education Alliance (E2A) members, biNu and Worldreader, the application provides new audiences worldwide with “anytime, anywhere” .
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Ambassador Visits West Sulawesi (05/15/13)
U.S. Ambassador Scot Marciel visited West Sulawesi May 13-14 to highlight the province’s record of religious harmony, continued rapid economic growth, and the new Millennium Challenge Account-Indonesia program.
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US Supports Fight Against Drugs through National Narcotics Board Training Center (05/14/13)
U.S. Embassy Deputy Chief of Mission Kristen Bauer and Joint Interagency Task Force-West Representative Earl Hampton delivered remarks at a May 13 handover ceremony for the National Narcotics Board (BNN) Training Center in Bogor. The U.S. government cooperates with Indonesia to fight the use and trafficking of narcotics.
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Ambassador Helps Inaugurate Production at New General Motors Plant (05/10/13)
U.S. Ambassador Scot Marciel joined senior executives from General Motors (GM) on May 8 to help inaugurate production at General Motors’ new automobile assembly plant in Bekasi. GM invested more than $150 million to build the new factory which will manufacture GM’s 7-passenger Spin MPV model.
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Winners of Embassy-sponsored IP App Challenge Debut Apps at @america Launch Event (05/08/13)
U.S. Embassy Deputy Chief of Mission Kristen Bauer, in partnership with Global Entrepreneurship Program Indonesia (GEPI), officially launched two intellectual property (IP) themed mobile apps before a packed youth audience at the @america cultural center on May 7.
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PDAS Bob Cekuta’s Opening Remarks at the Changing Global Gas Market and Unconventional Gas Regional Workshop (05/07/13)
Hello, good morning, selamat pagi, and thank you very much for joining us in this event which is taking place as part of the U.S. Asia Pacific Comprehensive Energy Partnership which President Obama launched with President Yudhoyono, as the host for this year's Asia Pacific Economic Conference, and with the Sultan of Brunei as this year's chair of the Association of South East Asian Nations.
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Ambassador and Visiting State Department Energy Official Open Southeast Asia Natural Gas Workshop (05/07/13)
On May 6, U.S. State Department Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Energy Bob Cekuta, who is visiting from the United States, and U.S. Ambassador Scot Marciel joined Indonesian Vice Minister for Energy Susilo Siswoutomo and Oil and Gas Director General Edy Hermantoro in welcoming representatives from throughout Southeast Asia to the first day of a three-day workshop on natural gas.
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American and Indonesian Scouts Partner for Global Youth Service Day (05/06/13)
On May 4, approximately 40 American and Indonesian Scouts joined up in Jakarta for an environmental cleanup activity in celebration of Global Youth Service Day. The Scouts, which included both male and female members, collected 53 bags of trash from under the train tracks near the U.S. Embassy.
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Ambassador Meets Neles Tebay to Discuss Peace and Security in Papua (05/03/13)
U.S. Ambassador Scot Marciel met May 2 with Neles Tebay, the leader of the Papua Peace Network and recent winner of the Tji Hak-Soon Peace and Justice Award. The two have met regularly, both in Papua and Jakarta, to discuss developments in Papua, including shared aspirations for peace and security in Papua.
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Ambassador Joins Celebration of Qualcomm’s Office Expansion (05/02/13)
Ambassador Marciel joined Ministry of Information and Communication Technology Director General M. Budi Setiawan to participate in inaugurating Qualcomm's newly expanded office on May 1. The U.S. wireless technology company highlighted its essential partnerships with app developers, telecom providers, device manufacturers, and the Indonesian government.
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@america Hosts Discussion with Leading Indonesian Women of Energy (05/01/13)
Deputy Chief of Mission Kristen Bauer moderated a lively panel discussion at @america with four Indonesian women leaders from the energy industry.
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@america Hosts Discussion with Leading Indonesian Women of Energy (05/01/13)
Deputy Chief of Mission Kristen Bauer moderated a lively panel discussion at @america with four Indonesian women leaders from the energy industry.
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Ambassador Marciel Visits Cirebon (04/30/13)
On April 29, Ambassador and Mrs. Marciel traveled to the historic West Java port city of Cirebon for a day of cultural exchange, outreach, and a visit to a hospital supported through the U.S. Agency for International Development’s (USAID) maternal and child health program. The Ambassador met with Cirebon’s newly installed mayor, Ano Sustrisno, Cirebon Sultan Sepuh XIV.
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Ambassador Hosts Reception for Young Indonesian Business Leaders (04/29/13)
The U.S. Ambassador hosted over 70 young business leaders at his residence on April 25 in honor of Economic Leadership Day. Attendees, representing sectors from agriculture to information technology to entertainment, exchanged views on doing business in Indonesia and how to strengthen commercial linkages between Indonesia and the United States.
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U.S. Embassy Celebrates World Intellectual Property Day 2013 (04/26/13)
Today, April 26, the U.S. Embassy Jakarta celebrates World Intellectual Property Day “Creativity and the Next Generation” and the young inventors, scientists, filmmakers, and authors whose livelihoods depend on the protection of intellectual property (IP) rights.
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Deputy Chief of Mission Bauer Visits Solo (04/26/13)
Deputy Chief of Mission (DCM) Kristen F. Bauer visited Solo from April 19-20 to engage with leaders from the local government, religious community, civil society and nongovernmental organizations on how the U.S.-Indonesia Comprehensive Partnership benefits people in both countries.
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Embassy Co-Hosts NASA International Space Apps Challenge (04/25/13)
U.S. Embassy Jakarta partnered with Indonesian tech blog Daily Social to organize the second NASA-initiated International Space Apps Challenge April 20 -21, 2013.
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Unites States Launches $600 Million Partnership to Reduce Poverty Through Economic Growth (04/25/13)
U.S. Ambassador Scot Marciel formally launched the five-year, $600 million Millennium Challenge Account – Indonesia (MCA-I) assistance partnership with the Government of Indonesia to reduce poverty through economic growth on April 24.