Tony Abbott : Thanks to be a great friend for Australia

Sydney - Prime Minister ( PM ) of Australia Tony Abbott has sent a reply letter to the President of Indonesia regarding the issue of phone tapping . But Australia 's new leader declined to issue a letter in return.Affirmed Abbott , he is committed to ensuring that relations between the two countries remain strong . Abbott even thanked the President for being a very good friend for Australia .
" Obviously there will be good days and days better . However my determination is to ensure that this relationship continues to improve and I am always grateful to President Yudhoyono , who has become a very good friend for Australia - one of the best friends we've ever had , " he said .
This was said by Abbott told reporters in Sydney as reported by ABC News , Saturday ( 23/11/2013 ) .
The MPs and former high officials of Australia has urged Abbott to apologize to the President , or at least give an explanation of these intercepts .
Australian Opposition Leader , Bill Shorten , for example , Abbott urges PM to take a positive step given the seriousness of the wiretapping issue .
" The seriousness of this problem , or feeling offended perceived our Indonesian friends , means that we must redouble our efforts to return to a positive and constructive dialogue between our governments , " he said .
Similarly, the Green Party leader , Christine Milne said the PM Abbott need to call the president directly . If not , the tension between the two countries will continue to increase .
" Tony Abbott - with not intervene and contact the president directly - this means letting the situation deteriorate , " he said .