Indonesian security increased for Bush visit

President George Bush's visit to Indonesia has resulted in protests in the capital Jakarta and the city of Bogor.

Mr Bush is due to meet the president of Indonesia, Susilo Bambong Yudhoyono, for talks regarding security and economic assistance.

According to the BBC, around 20,000 troops have been gathered in Bogor to prevent any unrest. Mr Bush is expected to avoid hearing any complaints as the protests are being held back from the presidential palace by some distance.

Mr Bush noted in his weekly radio address: "I am carrying a message for the people of this region. America will remain engaged in Asia because our interests depend on the expansion of freedom and opportunity in this vital part of the world.

"Asia is important to America because we face common threats to our security. The people of this region understand the terrorist threat because they have been targets of terrorist violence."

Indonesia is the world's most heavily populated Muslim country and the majority of protestors are angry at US foreign policy in the Middle East.