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Security tightened ahead of OIC Summit
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Indonesian Military Commander Gen. Gatot Nurmantyo checks a Glock Cornershot weapon on Monday after a military parade. The Indonesian Military have begun preparations to secure the Organization of the Islamic Conference (OIC) summit in Jakarta on March 6 to 7. ( Antara/ M Agung Rajasa)
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he Indonesian Military will heighten security in the lead up to the Organization of the Islamic Cooperation (OIC) summit to be held on March 6 to 7.
The Jakarta military command organized troop parade on Monday as part of an effort to strengthen security prior to the event.
"No form of disturbance should be tolerated. Soldiers have been urged to implement immediate procedural action in response to any suspicious activities," said TNI commander Gatot Nurmantyo on Monday during the troop parade, as quoted by Antara news agency.
Hosting the OIC Summit is a source of national pride, said Gatot, citing the country's Muslim-majority. "It is an honor to be entrusted to provide security for the OIC Summit, part of a diplomatic mission in which Indonesia will host approximately 57 Muslim countries," he said.
Securing a state event is an honorable duty for the military, he told the soldiers.
"A soldier's duties are not that of common routine, but duties of significance directly related to the honor and the image of Indonesia in the eyes of the world. I myself will lead the joint cooperation," said Gatot.
In his address, Gatot called on soldiers to commit themselves and ordered them not to compromise any activity or indication that would lead to a security breach, emphasizing that soldiers must also keep close watch on any sign of a terrorist attack. The military commander instructed all personnel to comprehend their individual duties as well as those of the unit to which they have been assigned.
"Implement strict coordination, both internally and across inter-component security, including the security of the heads of state, who will have brought their own security," he added.
As many as 10,150 military and police personnel attended the troop inspection, from across various levels of defense security.
Gatot said that the joint team of defense personnel would monitor prevention and handling across all areas, with potential disturbances including traffic accidents, anarchic demonstrations, riots, terrorism, misuse of firearms, bombs and other explosive items, sabotage, ambush, hostage, kidnapping and incarceration, as well as other conventional and transnational crimes. (liz/bbn)
