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Singaporean President Halimah Yacob arrived in Yogyakarta province on Wednesday (5/2). She was welcomed by Sultan Hamengkubuwono X and his wife, Gusti Kanjeng Ratu Hemas at Yogyakarta Palace. President Halimah Yacob and Sultan Hamengkubuwono X held a closed meeting. Director for Southeast Asia of the Indonesian Foreign Ministry, Denny Abdi explained that President Halimah Yacob's first visit to Indonesia was to further boost cooperation between the two countries, particularly in education and culture.

"This is the first time for Singaporean president's visit since she became president.  Yesterday, she was received by President Joko Widodo at the presidential Palace. Her visit is to further enhance relations between the two countries.  The focus of her visit was for people to people contact, education, culture, G-to-G. She visited Jogja and she was hosted by Sri Sultan and tomorrow, she will visit several locations, including Gajah Mada University to see educational cooperation between Singapore and Indonesia," said Director for Southeast Asia of the Indonesian Foreign Ministry, Denny Abdi.

Meanwhile, the eldest daughter of Sultan Hamengkubuwono X, Gusti Kanjeng Ratu Mangkubumi explained that President Halimah really liked the wealth of Javanese culture at the Sultan's Palace.  President Halimah visits   Gajah Mada University and held dialogues with students on Thursday (6/2) (Munarsih/TRANS:AF)