Jakarta – President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono held a meeting with some 300 retired generals of the Indonesian Military and the National Police at the National Military Academy (AMN) in Magelang, Central Java, on Sunday.

"Today's meeting (between the President and the retired generals) is meant for information sharing," AMN Governor Maj. Gen. Sabar Yudo Suroso told Antara news wires.

He said the retired generals had provided the President with positive input as well as criticisms "for the betterment of the nation".

The President, Sabar said, did not comment on the criticisms, but asked instead if "differences should not lead to intrigues that will eventually bring a negative impact to the nation".

The governor said the President also asked the retired generals to provide feedback in order to help him develop the nation.