The head of state had heard the news of Osama`s death as announced by US President Barack Obama in Washington DC, on Sunday (May 1), according to Presidential spokesman Julian Aldrin Pasha said here Tuesday.
"The President has heard the news of Osama`s death. We also listened to President Obama`s statement on the matter," Julian said.
Yudhoyono then reaffirmed Indonesia`s commitment to contribute to the world`s fight against terrorism , he said.
"Indonesia has an interest to free itself from the terrorist threats. It would be better if Indonesia can do it together with the rest of the world in freeing ourselves from terrorism," he said.
In the context of the universal alertness, Indonesia has always tried to protect the people and anticipate any security disturbances by terrorist groups, he said.
Osama bin Laden (54), the leader of terrorist network Al Qaeda, was killed in a US raid in Abbotabad, Pakistan.
He was believed to be the mastermind of the tragedy of September 11, 2001 in New York when more than 3,000 people were killed after two planes crashed into the World Trade Center`s Twin Towers.
The news about his death broke on May 1 after a ten-year manhunt. US President Barrack Obama confirmed the report at a press conference on Sunday (May 1) local time.
Following Osama`s death, Indonesia`s military (TNI) is increasing its alertness to anticipate possible threats, TNI commander Admiral Agus Suhartono said.
"Certainly we together with the police will step up the alertness to prevent any eventuality," he said here on Monday. (*)
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