PRESIDENT Goodluck Jonathan and his Indonesian counterpart,
Suliso Bambang Yudhoyono, met in Abuja on Saturday with the Nigerian host
pleading with his guest to stay execution in the case of convicted Nigerians
awaiting death in Indonesia.

The Indonesian President, who arrived
State House, Abuja at about 3.30 pm, was received by President Jonathan and was
treated to a guard of honour mounted by the Brigade of Guards as well as a
21-gun salute.

The two countries are now to explore
opportunities for an Agreement of Exchange of Prisoners and Mutual Legal
Assistance between the two countries.

Both President Jonathan and his guest
had earlier noted, with concern, the increasing number of Nigerians in
detention, jails and death row in Indonesia for drug related offences and
financial crimes.

After their bilateral talks, both
leaders agreed to jointly tackle the menace insecurity, terrorism and cooperate
in peace keeping operations.

Addressing newsmen after the meeting,
President Jonathan said they discussed “areas that we can work together, like
food, agriculture, energy, politics and security, particularly, in
international peace keeping operations”.

The Indonesian leader was accompanied
by his wife, Ani.

Source: Sun