After reading two articles on this, I haven't a clue as to why he was rejected from the U.S. There must be more to this than meets the eye! Doesn't make any sense to me!
Marianne's article gives a little bit of background. However, the Commander was invited to the USA, and I think the details should have been worked out even before that invitation was extended! It is not good diplomacy to treat someone like that.
After reading two articles on this, I haven't a clue as to why he was rejected from the U.S. There must be more to this than meets the eye! Doesn't make any sense to me!
The rejection of the TNI Commander is an insult to…
Indonesia says military chief barred from US, seeks explanation | Daily ...
@Rooster
Right, .. something is wrong
There seem to be several unsettled matters in this particular case, and investigations seem to be in course.
It might be a security problem, an error, a diplomatic incident, etc. - and many secrets will remain untold.
http://bbcrecordlondon.com/live/10-pakistan/139035-indonesia-says-military-chief-barred-from-us-seeks-explanation.html
http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/world/us-denied-entry-to-indonesian-general-gatot-nurmantyo/news-story/b512e992f66b05de65043d77030c4728
@Marianne
Thanks, reasonable reviews
You're welcome, Suyanto.
I have no idea what is going on with this episode.
Invited but rejected
Hi Suyanto Tirta...I had not even heard of this!
Marianne's article gives a little bit of background. However, the Commander was invited to the USA, and I think the details should have been worked out even before that invitation was extended! It is not good diplomacy to treat someone like that.