ASEAN Summit In Labuan Bajo Runs Safely, Commander Yudo Margono Appreciates 12 Thousand TNI-Polri Personnel

TNI Commander Admiral Yudo Margono gave a statement to reporters at Komodo Labuan Bajo Airport, West Manggarai, NTT, Friday (12/5/2023). (ANTARA/Fransiska Mariana Nuka)

LABUAN BAJO - TNI Commander Admiral Yudo Margono stated that the series of security measures for the 42nd ASEAN Summit (KTT) in Labuan Bajo, West Manggarai, East Nusa Tenggara, had been completed safely and smoothly. "I as the person in charge of the security of the 42nd ASEAN Summit would like to thank all ranks because with the synergy all components can make this event a success safely and smoothly," said TNI Commander Yudo Margono at Komodo Labuan Bajo Airport, West Manggarai, Antara, Friday, May 12. The ASEAN 42nd Summit series has been implemented from May 8 to May 11, 2023. Activities began with the arrival of delegates, arrivals of heads of state, bilateral meetings, shipping of heads of state enjoying sunsets, dinner, peaks of the summit, to the return of the head of state, and delegates. According to him, the event was declared successful and safe because there was no threat both from outside and inside and there were no obstacles and obstacles during the security process of the 42nd ASEAN Summit. Yudo expressed his appreciation to the 12 thousand TNI and Polri personnel who have carried out security duties well. He expressed his gratitude to BSSN, BIN, Basarnas, BNPT, BMKG, the NTT Provincial Government, and the West Manggarai Regency Government. In particular, the TNI Commander expressed his gratitude to religious leaders, traditional leaders, community leaders, and the people in West Manggarai Regency who have supported securing this international activity. He said there was good participation from the community to make this activity a success. "Including, all media that have been patient covering the event and supporting us provide enlightenment to the community and development of this summit to all nations," he said. He said the soldiers would return to their respective duties in stages, both by plane and by ship. The Commander has left for Jakarta via Komodo Labuan Bajo Airport at 09.30 WITA.