He has also contributed to enhancing relations between Japan and Indonesia. It is still fresh in our memory, in particular, that he extended assistance to us as a friend when Japan was faced with an oil crisis. I again express my gratitude for the efforts made by President Suharto for developing our bilateral relations. Indonesia is now moving to a new regime. I sincerely pray that Indonesia will achieve social stability and economic recovery as soon as possible.
Japan is determined to keep assisting the Indonesian people's efforts for reform.