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Ministry of Defence
Replies To Media Query

Reply to Media Queries on Commander-in-Chief of the Indonesian Armed Forces General Moeldoko's Comment on Warship Naming

16 April 2014

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In response to media queries on Commander-in-Chief of the Indonesian Armed Forces General Moeldoko's comment on warship naming, MINDEF issued the following reply:
Minister for Defence: SAF will resume cooperation with TNI

"I welcome General Moeldoko's apology as a constructive gesture to improve bilateral defence ties between our two countries. The SAF will reciprocate General Moeldoko's positive intentions by resuming bilateral cooperation and activities with the TNI so as to strengthen the mutual understanding and friendship that has been built up over many decades."

Dr Ng Eng Hen
Minister for Defence