Indonesia president attends state banquet hosted by the Queen
The Queen has paid tribute to the “common values” shared between Indonesia and Britain at a state banquet for the Indonesian president.
Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, 59, became the first world leader to make a state visit to the UK in the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee year.
Her Majesty said Indonesia has “performed a remarkable transformation” under his leadership.
On his arrival dozens of protesters denounced alleged torture in Indonesia and accused Britain of putting commercial interests ahead of human rights.