JAKARTA - Pertamina and the Ministry of Defense (Kemhan) of the Republic of Indonesia are continuing to work together to meet the energy needs of the Ministry of Defense and the Indonesian National Army (TNI) for 2021. This cooperation is stated in the signing of a joint agreement.

The signing was carried out directly by the Director of Logistics and Infrastructure of PT. Pertamina (Persero), Mulyono, with the Director-General of Defense Forces of the Indonesian Ministry of Defense, TNI Air Vice-Marshal, N. Ponang Djawoto.

Director of Logistics and Infrastructure of PT. Pertamina (Persero), Mulyono, appreciated the cooperation that has existed so far between the Ministry of Defense and Pertamina. He said this is a matter of pride for Pertamina.

"Given the trust by the Ministry of Defense of the Republic of Indonesia to provide energy needs, especially fuel, lubricants, and gas fuel to support national defense activities. Pertamina is committed to providing the best possible service in channeling energy to the Indonesian Ministry of Defense and the TNI as a form of real contribution to support national defense and security," he said, in a written statement received by VOI, Saturday, February 27.

Mulyono also said that in the future this synergy should be even better in terms of expanding the products cooperated and in terms of services and commitments provided.

"With the synergy that is getting better, I think that both Pertamina and the Ministry of Defense or the TNI can carry out their duties, responsibilities, and joint service for the country in a better and more professional way," he said.

According to him, the achievement of the objectives of the Langit Biru Program is greatly influenced by the commitment of all parties. Therefore, he thanked the Indonesian Ministry of Defense and the ranks of the TNI for supporting the implementation of the program.

"By committing to using quality energy, the Ministry of Defense and the TNI have actively contributed in creating clean and environmentally friendly energy," he said.

Meanwhile, the Director-General of Defense Forces of the Indonesian Ministry of Defense, TNI Air-Vice Marshal, N. Ponang Djawoto, said that this collective agreement was in accordance with procedures and could increase transparency and accountability in the use of fuel, lubricants, and gas fuel within the Ministry of Defense and the TNI.

Furthermore, he said, in accordance with the Regulation of the Minister of Finance of the Republic of Indonesia Number 143/PMK.05/2018, the collective agreement signed today will be the basis and reference for the implementation of distribution and distribution activities of fuel, lubricants, and gas fuel throughout the Indonesian Ministry of Defense and the TNI.

"This agreement will be followed up by each operating unit to compile the needs for fuel, lubricants, and gas fuel in accordance with what has been budgeted for 2021," he said.

He hopes that this joint agreement can be implemented well so that the Ministry of Defense and the TNI can carry out their duties optimally in maintaining the country's sovereignty.

"Once again, we would like to convey our appreciation to Pertamina for the mutual agreement that we agreed to today. Technically and non-technically, Pertamina's support for fuel, lubricants, and gas fuel is a contribution that can improve the implementation of the functions of the State Defense Force System," he said.


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