“Prime Minister Tony Abbott has issued a stern message to the Indonesian President, saying Australia would continue to do what we are entitled to do to secure our borders. Stopping the boats is a matter of sovereignty and President [Susilo Bambang] Yudhoyono of all people ought to understand ... just how seriously countries take their sovereignty. So we will continue to do what we are entitled to do to secure our borders, Mr Abbott said. The Prime Minister made his comments in Davos, Switzerland, where he is attending the three-day World Economic Forum. Advertisement He stressed that President Yudohoyono was a great president of Indonesia but said he would not be deterred in his mission to stop the boats, despite the diplomatic tensions being caused by the aggressive policies. And again I reiterate: the way is shut for the people smugglers and their clients, or would-be clients as far as I am concerned. No illegal boats can expect to get to Australia. Simple as that, Mr Abbott said”.
Posted on: Wed, 22 Jan 2014 03:07:37 +0000
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