The Jakarta Post, Jakarta | Mon, 08/16/2010 8:17 PM
The U.S. Ambassador-Designate to Indonesia, Scot Marciel, and his family arrived in Jakarta on Monday.
“My family and I are delighted to be in Indonesia and I look forward to assuming my official duties in the immediate future. I am excited to be in this important country at this time of tremendous opportunity and promise in U.S.-Indonesia relations. I am honored by this assignment," Marciel said in a statement.
He further said that in his new role he would do his best to implement President Obama’s policies recognizing Indonesia’s key role in the region.
"This includes building a stronger relationship built on partnership, a partnership in which we have great opportunities to expand our cooperation in areas like education, climate change and enhancing shared prosperity," said Marciel.
"The United States admires all that the Indonesian people have accomplished in their 65 years of independence, and we want to be a good friend and partner in Indonesia’s promising future,” he added.
Ambassador-designate Marciel expects to present his credentials to President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono in the near future.
He most recently served as the U.S. Ambassador for ASEAN Affairs. He and his wife Mae have two children. He succeeds Ambassador Cameron Hume who departed Jakarta on Aug. 6 after a three year assignment in Indonesia.
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