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American Indonesian

Chamber of Commerce

�for business and understanding�

 

To: All Members

From: Wayne Forrest, Executive Director

 

UPCOMING EVENTS

 

Following the cancellation of our February program with Indonesia's central bank governor, Dr. Syaril Sabirin, March looks to be a busy month.  We will be hosting Indonesia's new Ambassador to the US, America's most recent Ambassador to Indonesia, and a delegation of American business leaders from Jakarta.   I hope you can attend one or more of the following events:  Please mark your calendars.

March 8     Breakfast Briefing by AMCHAM Indonesia Delegation

 

AICC's key counterpart organization in Indonesia is the American Chamber of Commerce in Indonesia (AMCHAM).  AMCHAM delegates led by their new President, Carol Hessler of Mission Energy (succeeding Jim Castle), will be in New York following their "doorknock" program in Washington, DC.  They will bring their own unique, on-the-ground view of the Megawati government, the expat experience, and current and future prospects for American business in the country. They will have presented their views before key Capitol Hill committees as well as relevant departments in the executive branch prior to their arrival in NY.

 

Time: 8:00-9:30 AM      Location:  MBIA Insurance, 650 5th Avenue (enter on 52nd St.), 7th Floor. No Charge

 

Seating Limited to 30   Please respond as soon as possible.�

(Complete and fax to (212) 687-5844)

 

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Company:

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March 13   Hon. Robert Gelbard, US Ambassador to Indonesia 1999-2001

 

After his arrival in September 1999, Ambassador Gelbard's frank comments soon resounded in Indonesia's newly free press and were catalytic to struggles within Indonesia's political elite.  However, he was first and foremost an advocate for the security of Americans and their business and tirelessly promoted issues of contract sanctity, the rule of law, transparency, and justice.   Ambassador Gelbard's views on developments in Indonesia, buffeted as they are from his unique access to information and intelligence as well diplomatic experiences that took him to other nations in transition, may challenge conventional wisdom about Indonesia. I think it is vital that we all make ourselves available to hear him.

 

If you have not received an invitation and registration form, please call our office or you may sign up on line at:

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Time: 12-2 PM    Location: Yale Club of NY

 

 

March 19   Ambassador Soemadi DM Brotodiningrat

 

A career diplomat has taken over the helm at the Indonesian Embassy in Washington  DC for the first time in several decades.  Soemadi Brotodiningrat returns to the United States following important postings As Ambassador to Geneva(UN), Director General for Foreign Economic Affairs, and just recently as Ambassador to Tokyo.   Earlier in his career he spent eight years at the Indonesian Mission to the United States in New York. The event will be hosted in cooperation with the Indonesian Consulate General.   Ambassador Soemadi takes the position vacant since July 2001 that had been held by Dr. Dorodjatun Kuntjoro-Jakti, now Coordinating Minister for the Economy.�

 

Time: 12-2 PM                   Location: Consulate of Indonesia, 5 East 68th St., New York City

 

Invitations will be sent the week of February 25th.

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