Singapore, Indonesia Enhance Bilateral Defence Cooperation

Singapore, 09 Muharram 1438/10 October 2016 (MINA) – Singapore and Indonesia agreed to enhance cooperation on transnational security issues, Xinhua quoted the Ministry of Defense as saying in a statement on Monday.

Singapore’s Minister for Defense Ng Eng Hen on Monday met with Indonesian Coordinating Minister for Political, Legal and Security Affairs Wiranto, who was in the city state to attend the inaugural Singapore International Cyber Week.

The ministers discussed ways to enhance bilateral defense cooperation as well as transnational security issues such as terrorism and cyber security, said the statement.

They agreed to deepen relations between Singapore Armed Forces and Indonesian National Defense Forces, and to cooperate further to deal with the threat of terrorism.

“Good that we have someone of experience as we tackle together challenges related to terrorism and maritime security,” said Ng in his Facebook update on Monday.

The Singaporean Defense Ministry noted that defense establishments of Singapore and Indonesia have been interacting regularly through exercises, visits and professional exchanges among others. (T/R07/R01)

Mi’raj Islamic News Agency (MINA)