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The Coordinating Ministry for Political, Legal and Security Affairs stated that terrorist activities in Aceh Province did not affect the US President`s visit to Indonesia mid-March 2010.

"The international world, including the USA has admitted that Indonesia is consistently fighting terrorism with the qualified personnel," said the Ministry`s Anti Terror desk chief, Ansyaad Mbai, here, Monday.

Ansyaad said that all terrorist movements, including the one in Aceh has been taken care off and would not affect important schedules like the US President`s visit to Indonesia.

Based on information from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, a U.S. team has arrived in Jakarta to prepare everything related to President Obama`s visit. However, the President`s detailed plans and activities during his stay in Indonesia have yet to be obtained.

Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono has given directions to achieve tangible results not only for Indonesia-US relations, but also to serve international interests from President Obama`s visit

Indonesia and the U.S. have set up a comprehensive cooperation agreements in various fields such as economics and education, which are expected to be signed by Obama during his visit.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs also stated that a comprehensive agreement is already been prepared and expected to get an action plan under the agreement.

Indonesian-US cooperation is intended to expand and strengthen both countries` relations in addressing regional and global issues.

Indonesia and the U.S. want a more comprehensive relationship in the energy, environment, health, science, and investment sectors, and increase the volume of trade relations between the two countries.

President Obama is scheduled to visit Indonesia with his wife, Michelle, and their two daughters, Malia and Sasha.(ANTARA News)

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