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VIVAnews - President of the United States (U.S.), Barack Obama sure will postpone a visit to Indonesia. Although expressed regret over the postponement of this second, Obama showed how much want to visit Indonesia, especially Bali.

"The president we actually wanted to come to Bali and once again we apologize," said U.S. General Staff of the Regional Konsultas to Surabaya, Rodney T Collins in Denpasar, Bali, Wednesday, June 9, 2010.

He submitted that after a meeting with Bali Police chief Inspector General of Police Sutisna in Bali Police Headquarters, Jalan WR Supratman. Obama visits delays caused oil pollution issues that interfere with the Gulf of Mexico waters.

"We are grateful for the preparations undertaken by the Police in welcoming our president. However, we apologize for the delay is because there are still environmental problems in our country," said Rodney.

Rodney said, although delays have occurred several times, but America does not want to be a tenuous relationship with Indonesia. "We just hope still can build a relationship with Indonesia, frankly we're very happy working in Indonesia," he said.

In response, the Bali Police chief Inspector General of Police Sutisna said there was no problem for the postponement of Polda Bali visit by President Obama. "We do not have a problem though delayed. We get ready for it whenever needed. Securing in each area is still being done," said Sutisna.

Report: Peni Widarti | Bali