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Army chief Maruli visits Pentagon for defense talk
A press statement released by the Indonesian Military (TNI) on Tuesday said that the two senior military generals touched on the subjects of joint military exercises as well as the transfer of knowledge on weapons systems.
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Indonesian Army chief Gen. Maruli Simanjuntak engages in a conversation with United States Army chief of staff Gen. Randy A. George on May 20, 2024, in Virginia, the US. (The Jakarta Post/Antara)
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hief of the Indonesian Army Gen. Maruli Simanjuntak on Monday held talks with his counterpart in the United States, army chief of staff Gen. Randy A. George, at the Pentagon in Virginia, the US, to discuss ways to improve defense cooperation between the two countries.
A press statement released by the Indonesian Military (TNI) on Tuesday said that the two senior military generals touched on the subjects of joint military exercises as well as the transfer of knowledge on weapons systems.
"With this military cooperation, we hope that the bilateral relationship between Indonesia and the United States can become more harmonious," the statement read.
The statement also quoted army chief of staff George, who said that the US was committed to supporting the improvement of Indonesia's defense capabilities.
"In general, this cooperation will not only benefit the two countries but it is also significant for the stability and security of the region as a whole," he said.
Indonesia and the US have in recent years stepped up their defense cooperation against the backdrop of growing tension in Southeast Asia.
Last year, Indonesia hosted its largest annual joint military drills with the US, Australia and other countries as tension escalates in the region following China’s latest map of the South China Sea.
The 2023 Super Garuda Shield, which kicked off on Thursday, will run for two weeks in East Java and convene more than 5,000 Indonesian and US troops, with 1,000 more from Australia, Japan and Singapore as well as new participants France and the United Kingdom. Another 12 nations will send observers.
