White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs said at Monday’s briefing President Obama and First Lady Michelle “will be traveling to Indonesia and Australia in the second half of March.” Obama spent part of his youth in Indonesia with his mother and step-father.
“This trip is an important part of the President’s continued effort to broaden and strengthen the partnerships that are necessary to advance our security and prosperity. Indonesia is the world’s fourth most populous country, the third largest democracy; is home to the largest Muslim population in the world; and an important partner in the G20,” Gibbs said.