Indonesian Deputy Defence Minister Calls on Dr Ng

Indonesian Deputy Defence Minister Lieutenant-General (LG) (Rtd) Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin calling on Minister for Defence Dr Ng Eng Hen at the Ministry of Defence.

Indonesian Deputy Defence Minister Lieutenant-General (LG) (Rtd) Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin called on Minister for Defence Dr Ng Eng Hen at the Ministry of Defence this morning. LG (Rtd) Sjafrie, who is in Singapore for an official visit from 17 Jan to 19 Jan 2013, also met with Senior Minister of State for Defence Mr Chan Chun Sing and other senior MINDEF and SAF officials, as well as visited Headquarters Armour at Sungei Gedong Camp in the afternoon.

LG (Rtd) Sjafrie's visit underscores the close and longstanding defence ties between Singapore and Indonesia. The Singapore Armed Forces and the Indonesian National Defence Forces interact regularly through exercises, visits, professional exchanges, and cross-attendance of courses. These mutually beneficial interactions serve to enhance the professionalism and camaraderie between the two militaries.

LG (Rtd) Sjafrie (second from left) being briefed on the capabilities of the Leopard 2SG Main Battle Tank during his visit to Headquarters (HQ) Armour at Sungei Gedong Camp.

LG (Rtd) Sjafrie (left) viewing static display of the Leopard 2 Armoured Vehicle Launched Bridge during his visit to HQ Armour at Sungei Gedong Camp.