1.   Clinton, in brief remarks, noted the historic significance of their journey, calling it remarkable to see the Arab leaders seated next to their once bitter enemies.

2.   The five MPR leaders were seated on one side of a table opposite Soeharto.

3.   The Socialist arrived first and sat several seats away from the president, while the conservative leader was seated next to Chirac.

4.   The leaders will be seated to avoid highlighting differences in height.

5.   The leaders would be seated alphabetically by country name, instead of the Europeans facing the Asians, with translators in booths positioned at a distance from them.