Jakarta – Panglima TNI Jenderal TNI Agus Subiyanto handed over the manuscript of the handover minutes for the position of Chief of Staff of the Indonesian Army (KSAD) to Jenderal TNI Maruli Simanjuntak at Army Headquarters, Jakarta, Thursday, (30/11).
After the signing, a minute was also handed over to the Chairman of the Trustees of the Kartika Eka Paksi Foundation. As is known, the Kartika Eka Paksi Foundation is the main motor supporting the welfare of the extended Army family, both in the social, humanitarian, religious and educational fields.
Meanwhile, in his presentation after submitting the minutes, Panglima Agus said, that in the 2023 budget year, various work programs and activities could be carried out smoothly, despite various limitations. All of these things can be seen from several achievements and accomplishments achieved by the ranks of the Indonesian Army.
Panglima Agus also said that currently the focus of the TNI’s duties are problems in Papua, natural disasters and the democratic election celebrations.
“My vision is TNI PRIMA, I will create a professional TNI. “I have conveyed this to be well equipped, well trained and then well paid, so that we can carry out our main tasks well,” he stressed.
Regarding the Papua issue, Panglima Agus also emphasized that he would prioritize the local wisdom of the community and take a soft power approach.
“According to my fit and proper test, use smart power and soft power first. “Later we will prioritize territorial operations, supported by intelligence operations and troop combat operations,” he explained.
On this occasion, Panglima Agus also wanted to express his hope that under the leadership of Jenderal TNI Maruli Simanjuntak, the TNI PRIMA mission of the Army can be realized.
“In facing complex dynamics, in order to realize the TNI AD’s operational readiness, we hope that the troops will be ready for operations at all times,” explained Panglima Agus, ending his presentation. Bembo
