President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono will work on developing stronger cooperation with India in politics, the economy, education, culture and technology during his three-day visit beginning today, an official said on Monday.
India invited Yudhoyono as a chief guest to Indian Republic Day on Jan.26, Presidential special staff for international affairs Teuku Faizasyah said in Jakarta on Monday, as reported by kompas.com.
Yudhoyono and Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh are expected to witness the signing of 17 government-to-government Memorandums of Understanding and 15 government-to-business MoUs. About 500 businessmen from both countries are also expected to attend the event.
The President is also scheduled to meet several high-ranking Indian officials including Indian Vice President Mohammad Hamid Ansari, Indian opposition party chairwoman Srimathi Sushma Swaraj, and Indian Coalition Party chairwoman Srimathi Sonia Gandhi.
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