JAKARTA - Army Chief of Staff (KSAD) General TNI Dudung Abdurachman asked for input from retired Army figures regarding conflict resolution in Papua.
In the Gathering Forum with retired TNI AD at the Army Headquarters (Mabesad), Jakarta, the Army Chief of Staff said that his party is currently prioritizing territorial development in Papua.
Related to this problem, one of the retired figures of the Indonesian Army, General TNI, retired. Agum Gumelar, agrees with the TNI's territorial development approach.
"This threat can be overcome by taking an active role properly from territorial development activities in the region, including intelligence activities, as well as carrying out tight coordination with various parties, and continuing to maintain the solidity of the TNI and Polri so that they can maintain the integrity of the Unitary Republic of Indonesia," said Agum Gumelar to the Army Chief of Staff as quoted from the statement. quoted by ANTARA from a written broadcast by the Indonesian Army Information Service, Friday, February 18.
Lt. Gen. Ret. Sjafrie Sjamsoedin reminded the importance of maintaining the image of the TNI as a warrior army, people's army, and national army to bring soldiers closer to the people, especially in conflict areas.
Sjafrie advised Kasad that all efforts to resolve conflicts must be guided by Pancasila and the 1945 Constitution of the Republic of Indonesia, particularly Article 27 and Article 30.
Meanwhile, the Army Chief of Staff told the retired officers that the forum at Headquarters was not only a gathering place, but an opportunity to exchange ideas.
"I also ask for guidance and direction from seniors so that the army's budget is maintained," Dudung said to the retired army officers.
The retired officers agree with that, as conveyed by General TNI Ret. Ryamizard Ryacudu, the friendship forum shows the continuity of the relationship between seniors and juniors.
"The chain of command must not be broken. Continue to be kind to the people. If it is like that, without being asked the people will support the TNI AD," said Ryamizard.
The same appreciation was also conveyed by Lt. Gen. Retired TNI. J. Suryo Prabowo, Lt. Gen. Retired. Romulo Robert Simbolon, Lt. Gen. Retired. Suyono, and Major General TNI Retired. Glenny Kairupan, and Major General TNI Retired. Bimo Prakoso.
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