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France to boost military ties with RI through naval mission
Naval interaction: Two French vessels containing cadets from the French Naval Academy and other countries arrive in Tanjung Priok Port, North Jakarta, on Wednesday, as a part of Franceâs mission to boost military ties with Indonesia
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Naval interaction: Two French vessels containing cadets from the French Naval Academy and other countries arrive in Tanjung Priok Port, North Jakarta, on Wednesday, as a part of Franceâs mission to boost military ties with Indonesia. (Courtesy of the French Embassy) (Courtesy of the French Embassy)
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span class="inline inline-center">Naval interaction: Two French vessels containing cadets from the French Naval Academy and other countries arrive in Tanjung Priok Port, North Jakarta, on Wednesday, as a part of France's mission to boost military ties with Indonesia. (Courtesy of the French Embassy)
Indonesia observed on Wednesday the arrival of two French vessels, containing cadets from the French Naval Academy and other countries, at Tanjung Priok Port, North Jakarta as a part of its mission to boost military ties with Indonesia.
French Ambassador to Indonesia Corinne Breuzé said it began with the strategic partnership agreement between France and Indonesia in 2011, which included military cooperation.
"Apart from support for the development of the strategic industry such as defense and equipment in the partnership, we also want to establish cooperation between the military forces," ambassador Breuzé told reporters during the visit to the ship on Wednesday.
The visit was part of the Jeanne D'arc Mission, where trained officers from the academy carried out their first operational deployment in the Indian Ocean, beyond the South China Sea, and also the Sea of Japan.
The mission, with the helicopter carrier LHD Dixmude and frigate LSF Aconit ships, will last until July this year. It has passed through Jordan, Djibouti, Singapore, China and Japan before Indonesia.
The commanding officer of LHD Dixmude ship, Captain Pierre de Briançon, also stated the importance of Indonesia to France.
"We chose Indonesia as Indonesia is an important partner for France in Southeast Asia. We also want to maintain the freedom of the sea traffic," Briançon said.
The visit also occurred amid rising tensions in the South China Sea between China and its neighboring countries over territorial claims. (fsu)(+++)
