Strengthens defense cooperation with Indonesia

The armed forces of the Netherlands and Indonesia to strengthen their cooperation. Minister Jeanine Hennis - Plasschaert and its Indonesian counterpart Purnomo Yusgiantoro signed before today in The Hague a statement.

The cooperation covers various topics, including in the areas of equipment, training and education, and military criminal and disciplinary law. In addition, the countries will hold regular strategic dialogue on regional security. "The declaration is an important step in our good relationships and includes cooperation in diverse areas", as underlined Hennis. She visited Purnomo last October Both had already talked extensively about possible forms of cooperation.

Seminar

Defense is doing a lot with the Indonesian armed forces. Just last week supported soldiers first Civilian Military Command Interaction in Jakarta and Bogor an international seminar on civil-military cooperation in disaster. The Dutch officers accompanied and coached the participants.

Mediating role Indonesia

Hennis and Purnomo also talked about the mediating role of Indonesia in the region. Hennis Minister expressed her appreciation for "A secure and stable Asia is also in our interest," she said. "If the Dutch armed forces can support Indonesia herein, they may appeal to the Defence do. "

Except Minister Purnomo Hennis also visit the Royal Navy in Den Helder, the Dutch Defence Academy in Breda, TNO and Damen Shipyards.

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