The Defense Minister of Indonesia, Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin, embarked on an official visit to Bosnia and Herzegovina to engage in bilateral discussions with his counterpart, the Defense Minister of Bosnia and Herzegovina, H.E. Zukan Helez, at the Ministry of Defense in Sarajevo.
Reports indicate that the purpose of this bilateral visit is to enhance bilateral relations and discuss opportunities for strategic collaboration in the defense sector.
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During the defense conversation, the two Defense Ministers deliberated on the intricacies of the regional and global strategic landscape and reiterated the significance of defense collaboration in upholding global stability, peace, and security.
Furthermore, the briefing that took place subsequent to the official meeting between the Minister of Defense of Indonesia and the Minister of Defense of Bosnia and Herzegovina led to a firm commitment to strengthen collaborative efforts in multiple defense sectors.
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The primary areas of emphasis entail advancing the defense industry, military training, technology exchange, and cooperative assistance for humanitarian and peacekeeping operations, in alignment with the directives of the United Nations, as a means of collective dedication to worldwide tranquility and security. The signing of a Joint Statement solidified the mutual dedication of both parties to improve defense collaboration by agreeing to execute a Memorandum of Understanding on Defense Cooperation.
This collaboration encompasses bolstering partnerships in the defense industry, advancing military education and training, and providing collective assistance for peacekeeping operations authorized by the United Nations. The two countries are considering enhancing their military diplomatic relations through prompt defense cooperation and the potential placement of a Bosnian defense attaché in Indonesia.
This initiative demonstrates the commitment of both nations to fostering a strategic partnership built on trust and mutual benefit.
During the official visit to Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Indonesian Minister of Defense and his delegation paid a visit to the Pretis defense industry facility.
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The arrival of Defense Minister Sjafrie serves to underscore Indonesia's commitment to enhancing defense collaboration with foreign allies, in accordance with the ideology of a liberal and proactive foreign policy. It is anticipated that this visit will lead to swift actions to bolster the defense objectives of both nations, as well as global security.