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Discuss the Presidential Meeting of Defence and the Forestry Industry

Jakarta (ANTARA) - President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, on Friday afternoon chaired a meeting to discuss the revitalization of the defense industry and forestry.

Presidential Spokesman Julian Aldrin Pasha, at the presidential office said the meeting will discuss a number of problems associated with both.

"The agenda for defense and discuss the revitalization of the forestry industry. Also includes the environment will also be discussed," he said.

Meetings are planned to start at 14:30 pm. Several ministers were present, among others, the Coordinating Minister for People's Welfare Agung Laksono, TNI Commander General Djoko Santoso, Chief of Police General (Pol) Bambang Hendarso Danuri, Minister of Industry, MS Hidayat, Minister of Forestry Zulkifli Hassan, Minister of Research Suharna Surapranata, Gusti Environment Minister and Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Mohammad Hatta Hatta Rajasa.