Under Secretary Karen Hughes' Travel to Indonesia and Malaysia

Under Secretary Karen Hughes traveled to Indonesia and Malaysia from October 20-24, 2005. She visited Jakarta, Aceh, and Kuala Lumpur. During her trip, Under Secretary Hughes met with students, non-governmental organizations, senior government officials and attended several Iftaar dinners to hear their views and to discuss common interests and challenges. She also viewed reconstruction efforts in Aceh. 

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Jakarta, Indonesia
Under Secretary Karen Hughes greets students from the State Islamic University.	Under Secretary Karen Hughes speaks with students at the State Islamic University.	Under Secretary Karen Hughes tries out the internet connection during her visit to the American Corner at the State Islamic University.	Under Secretary Karen Hughes talks with Ujang Thalib, American Corner Director, during her visit to the American Corner at the State Islamic University.
Under Secretary Karen Hughes speaks with a returned YES exchange student at a Buka Puasa (Iftaar) Reception.	Under Secretary Karen Hughes greets guests at a Buka Puasa (Iftaar) Reception.	Under Secretary Karen Hughes joins Indonesian YES students to break the fast at a Buka Puasa (Iftaar) Reception.	Under Secretary Karen Hughes talks with children at an embassy charity Buka Puasa (Iftaar) held in a community in central Jakarta.
Children from the Proklamasi neighborhood present pictures to Under Secretary Karen Hughes and Ambassador B. Lynn Pascoe as an expression of thanks for their visit.	Indonesian rock star Ahmad Dhani sings with a group of street children at a charity Buka Puasa (Iftaar) dinner with Under Secretary Hughes.	Ahmad Dhani meets with children at Rumah Belajar, an afterschool center. Mr. Dhani and his family participated in a charity Buka Puasa (Iftaar) dinner with Under Secretary Hughes.