China and the United States knew the weakness of indonesia

soeharto

BESIDES the hard work of the government and people, the success of development in the New Order era, according to Suharto, also can not be separated from the help of friendly countries, particularly the United States.

Continuation of Soeharto: Student Supports New Order, which was also published in myRMnews.com.

In a meeting with President Richard Nixon that took place in May 1970 at the White House that, Soeharto thanked the United States government that despite facing many problems, but they can boost aid to Indonesia.

"We greatly appreciate the participation of the United States at the International Monetary Fund, the World Bank and the Development Bank of the World," said Suharto.

He said that since the reign of private investment is increasing rapidly. Now there are 173 projects worth 900 million to 1 billion US dollars. Of the total investment, mostly from the United States. While some of the few investments in the mining sector will not yield until a few years away.

He hoped that projects in this sector will generate the next Repelita. He also said that Indonesia was looking for sources of financing from other parties.

Another thing is the Soeharto delivered his desire to strengthen cooperation in the fields of science and the development of human resources which can be utilized to accelerate the development process.

But he did not elaborate on it more slender, but directly melompan in a statement, "Although we give priority to the economic problems, but it also must be balanced with attention to the issue of defense of Indonesia."

Military equipment in the past Indonesia accepted most of Russia was no longer able to meet the needs of the Indonesian military. Pos budget for the maintenance of Russian military equipment has become so big.

"We've had no spare parts anymore. These problems are particularly override the Navy and our Air Force. Because of our military equipment, especially from Russia and China, now they know our weaknesses. "

Suharto said in previous talks with Admiral McCain, one of the US military officials at the time, that China already has the missiles have a firing range as 1,100 miles or about 500 kilometers.

Not to mention the Russian Navy are freely operating in the Indian Ocean. It is not possible at a later time, the Russian Navy will reach the Pacific Ocean.

"Currently we do not have adequate capability in anticipation of military submarine presence of others," said Suharto illustrates the seriousness of the state of Indonesia in the international arena at the time.