US President Barack Obama has postponed his trip to Australia and Indonesia – planned for later this month, an official says.
Mr Obama spoke to Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd and Indonesia’s President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono to inform them of the development, a White House official said.
“President Obama expressed his deep regret that he has to postpone his trip to Asia that was scheduled for later this month,” White House press secretary Robert Gibbs said in a statement.
“The President looked forward to rescheduling so that he can visit both countries soon.
“President Obama underscored his commitment to our close alliance with Australia and our deepening partnership with Indonesia.
“He plans to hold full bilateral meetings with Prime Minister Rudd and President Yudhoyono on the margins of the G-20 meeting in Canada.”
No immediate reason was offered.
But the timing came as the US is grappling with the worst oil spill in the nation’s history.
