JAKARTA - Indonesian Defense Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin discussed cooperation in the defense sector with the Secretary of National Defense of the Philippines Gilberto C. Teodoro, JR, during a state visit to the Philippines.
According to Sjafrie, cooperation in the defense sector between Indonesia and the Philippines has been going on for a long time.
Several cooperation schemes have been carried out by the two countries, including joint exercises, cooperation in the field of technology, main weapons systems to exchange of soldiers for educational purposes.
Sjafrie continued, the meeting also aims to emphasize the importance of open dialogue with the Philippines and other ASEAN countries to strengthen cooperation between countries.
"ASEAN solidarity will continue to be the basis for our collective strength in facing global challenges," said Defense Minister Sjafrie as quoted by ANTARA, Wednesday, April 23.
One of Indonesia's efforts to strengthen togetherness between ASEANya is to send assistance to flood victims in the Philippines.
Sjafrie continued, with the meeting he hoped that bilateral relations between Indonesia and the Philippines could run harmoniously.
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