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Indonesia

[Pop. 216,108,345 Muslim 87% Non-Arabic (Javanese, Sundanese, Madurese, &c)]

“The Government of the Republic of Indonesia learned with great shock of the tragic incidents that occurred today simultaneously in New York and Washington, DC.
The Government of Indonesia condemned those barbaric and indiscriminate attacks that have resulted in great number of innocent people lost their lives and wounded as well as material damage caused by these attacks. The Government of Indonesia expressed its deepest condolences and sympathy to the Government and people of the United States of America, especially to the bereaved families who lost their loved ones in this tragedy.
The Government of Indonesia has instructed its missions in New York and Washington, DC to take all necessary measures to assist any Indonesian citizen who might be among the victims in those incidents."

Official statement of the Indonesian government http://www.indonesianembassy.org.uk/nnv_2001_09_18.html , posted on the website of the Indonesia to the United Kingdom. http://www.indonesianembassy.org.uk/

Other Stories:

“Indonesian President Decries Attacks” (AP)
http://dailynews.yahoo.com/h/ap/20010919/us/attacks_us_indonesia_1.html

“Indonesia Calls for urgent cooperation to fight terrorism” (WRD, Kuala Lumpur)
http://www.irna.com/newshtm/eng/21135027.htm

“Megawati Tells Bush Indonesia Opposes the Terrorist Acts (Fox)
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,34664,00.html

“Transcript: Powell Says U.S., Indonesia Will Work Closely in Future” (Washington File, U.S. Dept. of State)
http://usinfo.state.gov/cgi-bin/washfile/display.pl?p=/products/washfile/topic/intrel&f=01092001.epo&t=/products/washfile/newsitem.shtml

“US keen to count Indonesia an ally” (The Australian)
http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/common/story_page/0,5744,2893237%255E2703,00.html

“Interview: Indonesia to step up intelligence after attack” (Reuters)
http://www.gsnonweb.com/gsnlib_a/gsn2001/2001_09/20010918/109953.html

“Bush Promises Aid to Indonesia as He Seeks Support” (Reuters)
http://www.reuters.com/news_article.jhtml?type=politicsnews&StoryID=232173

“Text: U.S.-Indonesian Statement on Terrorism, Religious Tolerance” (Washington File, U.S. Dept. of State)
http://usinfo.state.gov/cgi-bin/washfile/display.pl?p=/products/washfile/topic/intrel&f=01091902.epo&t=/products/washfile/newsitem.shtml

“US promises Indonesia millions in aid after talks” (Times of India)
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow.asp?art_id=947259469

“Indonesia worth wooing as US ally” (Business Week)
http://www.bday.co.za/bday/content/direct/1,3523,932638-6096-0,00.html

“Text: U.S., Indonesia Stress Bilateral Cooperation, Shared Values” (Washington File, U.S. Dept. of State)
http://usinfo.state.gov/cgi-bin/washfile/display.pl?p=/products/washfile/topic/intrel&f=01091904.epo&t=/products/washfile/newsitem.shtml

“Indonesia police hunting for Bin Laden” (Independent Online)
http://www.iol.co.za/html/frame_news.php?click_id=126&art_id=qw1000966861115B543

“Fears Indonesia might be used as stage for international terrorism” (Radio Australia)
http://www.abc.net.au/ra/newsdaily/s367529.htm

“Indonesia to boost anti-terrorism capability” (Radio Australia)
http://www.abc.net.au/ra/newsdaily/s367594.htm

Later Additions:

Powell Meets With Indonesian Counterpart at APEC (VOA)
http://www.voanews.com/article.cfm?objectID=610A9C22-C03A-45A2-9AE0857F41082190&Title=Powell%20Meets%20With%20Indonesian%20Counterpart%20at%20APEC

Indonesia reassures US on terror coalition (Times of India)
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow.asp?art_id=1737520899

Ministers Say Indonesia Backs War on Terrorism (IRIN)
http://www.reuters.com/news_article.jhtml?type=worldnews&StoryID=299912