She was also seen sharing a light moment with Hemant Oberoi, the executive chef the hotel.

After paying her respects to the victims of the attack, Clinton signed the remembrance book at the hotel, noting: 'Americans share a solidarity with this city and nation. Both our peoples have experienced the senseless and searing effects of violent extremism. And both can be grateful and proud of the heroism of brave men and women whose courage saved lives and prevented greater harm on 26/11 and 9/11.

'Now, it is up to all nations and people who seek peace and progress to work together. Let us rid the world of hatred and extremism that produces such nihilistic violence. Our future deserves no less.'

Clinton arrived here hours after two synchronised bombs ripped through two hotels in Indonesian capital Jakarta, killing nine people.

'The bombing in Indonesia is the painful reminder that the threat of violent terrorism is real. It is global. It is nihilistic and it must stop. We need to work to seek peace and security to confront and defeat these violent extremists,' Clinton said at her press conference.