Australia’s Foreign Minister says the bond between the nation and Indonesia is stronger than ever, as a ceremony near Bar Beach will tonight mark the 20 year anniversary of the 2005 Bali Bombings.
The terrorist attack claimed the lives of four Australians, including Newcastle couple Colin and Fiona Zwolinski.
Penny Wong says it’s a difficult day for many.
“In honour of the victims, survivors and all those whose lives were forever changed by the attacks, the Australian Government will fund a new, permanent memorial in Australia to commemorate the 2005 Bali Bombings,” she said in a statement.
“Plans for the memorial will be developed in close consultation with survivors, and families of the victims,” she said.
Special Envoy for Indian Ocean Affairs Tim Watts says the memorial will pay tribute to the ongoing pain and courage of all those affected.
“While these tragic attacks occurred 20 years ago, they are not historic events of the past, and their legacy is still being lived today by everyone involved,” he said.
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| Bar Beach near where the memorial service will be held. Credit: Wikimedia Commons |
