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Indonesia’s support for bushfire fight appreciated: Australian ministers
“Indonesia’s support to the Australian people is deeply appreciated and demonstrates the strong bond between our countries,” Foreign Minister Marise Payne said.
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Indonesian Ambassador to Australia Kristiarto Legowo welcomes a team of Indonesian Military engineers at the Royal Australian Air Force Base Richmond in New South Wales on Sunday. The 38 personnel are to support Australian forces in the country's bushfire response. (Courtesy of/Indonesian Embassy in Canberra/-)
A team from the Indonesian Military landed in Australia on Sunday to support the country’s bushfire response.
In a joint statement issued on Monday, the Australian government said it was deeply grateful to Indonesia for its commitment to send more than 30 military engineers to support the fight against the bush fires.
Due to the fires’ continuing impact across the country, the Australian Defense Force has deployed significant resources to help battle the fires and aid recovery efforts.
Australian Defense Minister Linda Reynolds said she welcomed Indonesia’s contribution, saying that “our Indonesian neighbors have significant disaster relief and recovery experience, which complements the Australian Defense Force’s capabilities”.
Meanwhile, Australian Foreign Minister Marise Payne said it was reassuring to have such close friends in Australia’s time of need.
“Indonesia’s support to the Australian people is deeply appreciated and demonstrates the strong bond between our countries,” Payne said.
The 38 personnel deployed are assigned to the Indonesian Army’s Engineering Directorate, Indonesian Marine Corps, Indonesian Air Force’s facility and construction service and the Indonesian Military Health Center.
