Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono has signalled his intention to mend damaged relations with Tony Abbott before he leaves office in October by inviting the Australian Prime Minister to a May conference meeting in Bali.

The invitation, to the Open Government Partnership meeting, was sent in mid-March but the embassy in Jakarta says Mr Abbott has not yet accepted it.

There are indications Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono is looking to rebuild relations with Australian PM Tony Abbott.

It comes after a series of comments from foreign minister Marty Natalegawa in recent weeks softening the Indonesian administration’s hard line towards Australia that it adopted late last year in response to spying allegations.

Mr Abbott made Indonesia his first overseas trip last September-October, holding a meeting with the President that was widely hailed as a success. But the relationship soured soon afterwards over allegations that Dr Yudhoyono’s phone had previously been tapped by Australian intelligence agencies.