Seoul, South Korea, 26-7-2007

Interview Arirang TV, South Korea, With President of The Republic of Indonesia

Yes, when I met Presiden Roo Moo-hyun, e-xpressed my satisfaction because our bilateral cooperation as progressing well especially after we signed the declaration of strategic partnership between the two countries.

International Herald Tribune - Opinion, 14-8-2006

Building permanent peace in Aceh

On Tuesday, Indonesians - and especially the people of Aceh - mark the anniversary of a momentous event. A year ago, the Aceh peace deal signed in Helsinki ended a vicious conflict that had divided and bled Aceh for three decades.

International Herald Tribune - Opinion, 10-2-2006

Let s try to get beyond caricatures

The international community must not come out of the cartoon crisis broken and divided. We need to build more bridges between religions, civilizations and cultures. Government leaders, religious figures and ordinary citizens can go beyond supporting religious freedom - they can express solidarity with those who are defending the integrity of their faith.

Istana Negara, 4-12-2005

Dialogue with the Participants of the International Congress for Education

Time Asia Magazine, 3-10-2005

The Making of a Hero

There are two kinds of heroes. Heroes who shine in the face of great adversity, who perform an amazing feat in a difficult situation. And heroes who live among us, who do their work unceremoniously, unnoticed by many of us, but who make a difference in the lives of others.