Dili – Three Indonesian ministers made a three hour visit to East Timor on Saturday, in an effort to enhance bilateral cooperation between the two countries.

"The visit aims to settle a number of problems faced by the governments. We also seek opportunities to strengthen bilateral cooperation," Home Affairs Minister Hari Sabarno said at the Comoro Airport shortly before returning to Jakarta.

Hari, Social Affairs Minister Bachtiar Chamsah and Industry and Trade Minister Rini Suwandi held talks with East Timorese President Xanana Gusmao, Prime Minister Mari Alkatiri and parliament chief Francisco Gutteres.

He said that during the meeting, both sides had agreed to form a joint committee which will routinely and intensively discuss the two countries' bilateral relations. "We discussed border issues, Indonesia's assets in East Timor and border trade," he said.

He said no special issue was discussed with Xanana since their meeting with him was only a courtesy call. The Indonesian ministers also visited the Seroja Indonesian Heroes Cemetery in Dili.