Australian Ambassador to Indonesia Paul Grigson began a three-day visit to Bali today.
While in town, Grigson has plans to meet political leaders, such as Bali’s governor, business players from both Indonesia and Australia, along with people involved in the arts and culture community.
“Australians have a special feeling for Bali. And, with nearly one million Australians visiting Bali each year, Bali is an island filled with memories of the hospitality and generosity of the Balinese,” the ambassador said in an electronic message to VIVA News on Thursday.
Grigson will also reportedly visit a paddy conservation which is being supported by a direct assistance program (DAP) of the Australian Consulate General in Bali.
This trip comes after the ambassador returned to his post in Jakarta this June from a five-week recall in response to the Indonesian government’s execution of two Australian citizens, the Bali Nine Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukumaran.
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