Pyongyang, December 20 (KCNA) -- The Indonesian Foreign Ministry, on Dec. 19, made public a statement on the demise of leader Kim Jong Il.

The statement said:

The Indonesian president expresses most profound condolences over the demise of Supreme Leader of the DPRK Kim Jong Il on behalf of the Indonesian government and people.

Indonesia expresses condolences to the DPRK government and people.

We hope the Korean people will display strength and courage and overcome sorrow.

The statement said that the Indonesian government and people believe that the DPRK will overcome the present difficulties and make greater advance as desired by the Korean people and the whole nation.