Panglima-Kapolri Call The ASEAN Summit Safe

TNI Commander Admiral Yudo Margono (left two) and National Police Chief General Pol. Listyo Sigit Prabowo gave information to the media/DOK ANTARA

TNI Commander Admiral Yudo Margono and National Police Chief General Listyo Sigit Prabowo ensured that the activities of the 43rd ASEAN Summit in Jakarta run safely. The statement was made by both of them after monitoring security at the Operations Control Center (Pusdalops), Jakarta, Thursday, September 7. "So Alhamdulillah, until this afternoon, from the beginning to this afternoon we were able to control all security activities for PAM at the ASEAN Summit smoothly," said Yudo. According to him, during the 43rd ASEAN Summit, the TNI-Polri always monitored the security of the capital city, both land, sea, and air. From the reports received, there are no things that have the potential for disruption. "We have listened to both from sea, air, and land security, especially in the city of Jakarta and also from a series of activities that we have monitored from the start until the delegates return," he said. In addition, the National Police Chief General Listyo Sigit said that the smooth security of the ASEAN Summit was due to the close synergy between the TNI and Polri. Coordination of personnel from the lower to the upper levels continues to prevent disturbances. "He is the chairman and we as a security member certainly continue to coordinate to ensure that the entire series of security activities can run well," said Sigit. Sigit also said that security would continue for the next few days. Although, today is the peak of the 43rd ASEAN Summit. "The entire series of security activities for this summit can run well until the entire series is closed by the President and all delegates return from Indonesia to their respective countries," said Sigit.

For information, the 43rd Asean Summit in 2023 will be held at the Jakarta Convention Center (JCC), Jakarta, where the peak of the Summit event will be held from 5 to 7 September 2023.