Indonesian Army Chief Makes Introductory Visit to Singapore

The Chief of Staff of the Indonesian Army (TNI-AD), General (GEN) Gatot Nurmantyo, calling on Minister for Defence Dr Ng Eng Hen at the Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) this morning.

The Chief of Staff of the Indonesian Army (TNI-AD), General (GEN) Gatot Nurmantyo, called on Minister for Defence Dr Ng Eng Hen at the Ministry of Defence this morning.

GEN Gatot, who is in Singapore for his introductory visit from 14 to 16 April 2015, had earlier called on Chief of Army Major-General (MG) Perry Lim after inspecting a Guard of Honour. Both sides reaffirmed the strong ties and close cooperation between the two armies. As part of his visit, GEN Gatot visited the Airborne-Trooper Training Facility and was hosted to an official dinner by MG Lim yesterday.

The visit by GEN Gatot underscores the strong and long-standing defence relationships between Singapore and Indonesia. The Singapore Army and the TNI-AD interact regularly through a range of activities, including bilateral exercises, cross- attendance of courses, and professional exchanges. These extensive interactions have strengthened interoperability as well as deepened mutual understanding between the two armies.

GEN Gatot inspecting the Guard of Honour at MINDEF.

GEN Gatot (2nd from left) receiving a brief during his visit to the Airborne-Trooper Training Facility yesterday.