When Defense Minister Prabowo Praises Vietnam's Military Strength Merged With The People

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JAKARTA - Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto is amazed by the military strength of Vietnam, which is supported by the people. It is like Indonesia which has the Universal People's Defense and Security System (Sishankamrata).

"Indonesia is amazed by Vietnam. The strength of the Vietnamese army and people is extraordinary. Indonesia also knows Sishankamrata," Prabowo said in a written statement, in Jakarta, Saturday, May 14.

Prabowo when meeting with the President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam YM Nguyễn Xuân Phúc, Friday (13/5), emphasized the importance of defense cooperation between Indonesia and Vietnam.

Meanwhile, President Nguyen appreciated the discussion between the defense ministers of the two countries in which defense cooperation relations between Indonesia and Vietnam continued to be developed.

During the meeting, Prabowo stated that Indonesia and Vietnam had the potential to cooperate in the defense industry (Indhan).

Moreover, Prabowo said, the Indonesian defense industry currently has the ability to support the fulfillment of domestic defense equipment and also fulfill orders from abroad.

"It is hoped that defense industry cooperation will not only be limited to buying and selling missions, but can explore the potential of the two countries to carry out joint production in the future," Prabowo said.

Prabowo is also optimistic that all efforts to improve cooperative and friendly relations between Indonesia and Vietnam can continue to run well, based on the spirit of brotherhood and the principle of mutual respect.

Diplomatic relations between Indonesia and Vietnam have been established since December 30, 1955. This was marked by the opening of the Indonesian Consulate in Hanoi and continues to develop, both in the bilateral and ASEAN and international frameworks.

For the defense sector, Indonesia and Vietnam already have a Cooperation Agreement signed on 27 October 2010 and ratified by Indonesia based on the 2016 Law.