Defense Minister Prabowo And Australian Governor General Discuss The Benefits Of Cadest Exchange

JAKARTA - Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto in his meeting with Australian Governor-General David plan to discuss a number of cooperation programs between the two countries, including the benefits received by RI-Australia in the cadet exchange program.

In the span of half a century or 50 years, the Military Academy (Akmil) in Magelang, Central Java and the Australian Royal Military College (RMC) exchanged cadets/tarauna to be able to produce a generation of military leaders who understand the closeness of the two countries as well as the strategic environment of each country.

"This cadet exchange program has resulted in a generation of military leaders who not only have high professional skills, but also an in-depth understanding of the culture and strategic environment of each country," Prabowo said when meetingius at the official residence of the Australian Ambassador to Indonesia in Jakarta, reported by ANTARA, Friday, May 17.

During the meeting, Prabowo revealed that he andIManya were also alumni of the exchange program. The two of them took part in the exchange program in 1974.

"The Governor and I, the Governor-General, both feel the great benefits of this program," said the Minister of Defense.

Prabowo and Korya also acknowledged that the program was effective in maintaining strong military cooperation between Indonesia and Australia.

Prabowo, at the meeting, also mentioned the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Indonesia and Australia in 2024. He said the 75-year span was a milestone that reflected the closeness and close cooperation of the two countries.

Prabowo metius at the invitation of the Governor-General of Australia who visited Jakarta.

I am very grateful to His Majesty David banyak for his invitation. This is a very special opportunity to strengthen our relationship," Prabowo toldikon.

Prabowo spoke that he hoped that Indonesia-Australia cooperation would be stronger in the future. "I hope that relations between Indonesia and Australia will continue to be strengthened through closer defense cooperation, with the same collaborative spirit. Together, we can face global and regional security challenges more effectively," said Prabowo.

At the end of the meeting, Prabowo gave a souvenir in the form of a placard and his book's work entitled 'Military Leadership' to the Governor-General! He also replied that he gave a book entitled 'Peter Fitzsimons' Galipoli and a photo of the RMC Duntroon building with the handwriting "To fund memories and strong bonds" for Defense Minister Prabowo.