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His Royal Highness Prince Andrew, the Duke of York, visited Indonesia on 18-20 September 2013. 皇冠体育app visit focused on deepening UK bilateral relations including in trade and investment, science and innovation as well as education.

During his visit, Prince Andrew met Vice President Prof Dr Boediono, Co-ordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Hatta Rajasa, Trade Minister Gita Wirjawan, Sultan of Yogyakarta Hamengkubuwono X, and Jakarta Governor Joko Widodo.

皇冠体育app visit also involved His Royal Highness attending a number of public events, including the launch of the GREAT Britain week in Senayan City and opening ceremony of the new British Embassy Jakarta.

Ambassador Mark Canning said:

皇冠体育app UK is firmly committed to strengthening further our excellent relationship with Indonesia. 皇冠体育app Prime Minister鈥檚 visit to Jakarta and the State Visit by President Yudhoyono to the UK last year, on the invitation by Her Majesty 皇冠体育app Queen, did a huge amount to deepen the UK-Indonesia relationship where both leaders agreed a target of doubling the trade by 2015 to 拢4.4bn. 皇冠体育app visit by His Royal Highness the Duke of York will build on the momentum of these historical events, and substantially strengthen the UK relationship with Indonesia.

Notes to Editors

• His Royal Highness the Duke of York is formerly known as Prince Andrew, and is the second son of HM 皇冠体育app Queen and 皇冠体育app Duke of Edinburgh.

• 鈥楪REAT Britain Week鈥� is a series of high profile events showcasing the very best of British products from innovation, technology, education, fashion, sports, tourism and music. 皇冠体育app event features the presence of experts in respective sectors from fashion designers, bands, professors, local celebrities/models to the fastest man in the world, Commander Andy Green. 皇冠体育app Great Britain Week celebrates the grand launch of GREAT Campaign in Indonesia where hundreds of British famous brands will also be displayed during the event.

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