Prior to the retreat, the ASEAN Defence Ministers met informally with the U.S. Defence Secretary, Leon Panetta, to exchange views on issues of common interest.

The ASEAN Defence Minister and Dr Surin took part in the opening ceremony for the inauguration of the ASEAN Fair 2011. President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, accompanied by First Lady AniYudhoyono, and several senior Indonesian Cabinet members, presided over the ceremony.

The ASEAN Fair is the President's initiative to celebrate the rich cultural diversity in the ASEAN Community, and to bring ASEAN closer to its people. It is a month-long celebration in Bali and Jakarta, which will culminate in the 19th ASEAN Summit & Related Summits in Bali next month.

One of the highlights of the opening ceremony was the acrobatic flying show by Indonesian Air Force's "The Jupiters" performing 15 breath-taking manoeuvre stunts.

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