Jakarta — Minister of Defense (Menhan) Prabowo Subianto received a visit from the Deputy Prime Minister (DPM) of Australia who also serves as Minister of Defense of Australia, The Hon. Richard Marles MP, at the residence of Padepokan Garuda Yaksa, Hambalang, Bogor, Friday, (17/11). Minister of Defense Richard’s arrival was warmly welcomed by Menhan Prabowo who wore a brown batik shirt.
The meeting between the two began with breakfast together while being served typical Hambalang coffee. At the meeting, the two officials discussed bilateral relations between the two countries in the defense sector.
“Australia has contributed positively by strengthening cooperation, interoperability and coordination between the military medical services of ADMM-Plus countries during Australia’s joint Chair with Brunei Darussalam in the ADMM-Plus EWG on Military Medicine for the 2021-2024 period,” said Menhan Prabowo.
It is known that currently cooperation between Indonesia and Australia has defense cooperation which regulates a number of collaborations. These include the defense industry, education and training, maritime security, humanitarian assistance and disaster management, peacekeeping and other areas of mutual interest.
On this occasion, Menhan Prabowo also did not forget to express his respect for being the host to welcome Minister of Defense Richard.
“It was an honor to host the courtesy visit of Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense Richard Marles in Hambalang Bogor today. Strategic discussions include the importance of strengthening the ongoing defense partnership between the two neighboring countries,” said Menhan Prabowo.
It is known that currently cooperation between Indonesia and Australia has defense cooperation which regulates a number of collaborations. These include the defense industry, education and training, maritime security, humanitarian assistance and disaster management, peacekeeping and other areas of mutual interest.
On this occasion, Menhan Prabowo also did not forget to express his respect for being the host to welcome Minister of Defense Richard.
“It was an honor to host the courtesy visit of Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense Richard Marles in Hambalang Bogor today. “Strategic discussions include the importance of strengthening the ongoing defense partnership between the two neighboring countries,” said Menhan Prabowo.
Furthermore, Menhan Prabowo also stated Indonesia’s readiness to continue the valuable legacy with Australia and Brunei ahead of handing over the ADMM-Plus EWG on Military Medicine to Indonesia and the United States as new co-chairs for the 2024-2027 period.
Due to the success of Australia and Brunei, Indonesia also asked for Australia’s support because Indonesia and the United States will be co-chairs of the ADMM-Plus EWG on Military Medicine for the next cycle.
Meanwhile, Minister of Defense Richard in his statement emphasized his commitment to strategic partnership relations with Indonesia.
“Prime Minister Albanese’s government is deeply committed to our close partnership with Indonesia. “I met again with my colleague, Minister Prabowo Subianto to deepen defense cooperation through our Comprehensive Strategic Partnership,” he said.
“Our relationships across the region are critical to Australia’s security and prosperity and Prime Minister Albanese’s Government will continue to prioritize our regional cooperation,” he continued.
Also present to accompany Minister of Defense Prabowo were a number of Ministry of Defense officials including the Secretary General of the Ministry of Defense Marsdya TNI Donny Erwawan Taufanto, the Director General of Strahan of the Ministry of Defense Mayjen TNI Bambang Trisnohadi, Director General Pothan, Mayjen TNI M. Fajar and Head of the Indonesian Defense Forces, Mayjen TNI Rui Duarte, as well as the RI Athan in Canberra, Laksma TNI Anak Agung Oka Wirayudha. Bembo
