Minister of State for Defence Visits Indonesia

Minister of State for Defence Dr Mohamad Maliki Bin Osman (left) calling on Indonesian Minister of Defence General (Retired) Ryamizard Ryacudu.

Minister of State for Defence Dr Mohamad Maliki Bin Osman is visiting Indonesia from 4 to 5 November 2014 in conjunction with the 6th Indo Defence 2014 Expo and Forum held in Jakarta. Dr Maliki attended the opening ceremony of the exhibition officiated by Indonesian Vice-President Jusuf Kalla.

As part of his visit, Dr Maliki also called on Indonesian Minister of Defence General (GEN) (Rtd) Ryamizard Ryacudu. During the meeting, Dr Maliki and GEN (Rtd) Ryamizard reaffirmed the strong bilateral defence relationship between Singapore and Indonesia, and the close cooperation between the Singapore Armed Forces and the Indonesian National Defence Forces.

Dr Maliki's visit underscores the long-standing defence ties between Singapore and Indonesia. The armed forces of both countries conduct regular bilateral air, land and sea exercises, and engage in other professional exchanges and cross-attendance of professional courses.

Dr Maliki (centre) with Indonesian Coordinating Minister for Politics, Legal and Security Affairs ADM (Rtd) Tedjo Edhy Purdijatno (left) and the Chief of Staff of the Indonesian Navy ADM (Dr) Marsetio (right) at the 6th Indo Defence 2014 Expo and Forum.