Ali Alatas, 76, passed away in Singapore yesterday. The formerIndonesian Foreign Minister may be remembered for vigorouslydefending his country’s occupation of East Timor, but to many,Pak Ali will be missed as an intelligent and wise diplomat.
ALI Alatas (pic) wore big glasses, a toothy smile and was extremely polite and patient. And for more than a decade, he was the most sought-after foreign minister by journalists covering Asean or other regional meetings.
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