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Singapore, Indonesia enhance bilateral defence cooperation

Xinhua, October 10, 2016 Adjust font size:

Singapore and Indonesia agreed to enhance cooperation on transnational security issues, said the Ministry of Defense in a statement on Monday.

Singapore's Minister for Defense Ng Eng Hen on Monday met with Indonesian Coordinating Minister for Political, Legal and Security Affairs Wiranto, who was in the city state to attend the inaugural Singapore International Cyber Week.

The ministers discussed ways to enhance bilateral defense cooperation as well as transnational security issues such as terrorism and cyber security, said the statement.

They agreed to deepen relations between Singapore Armed Forces and Indonesian National Defense Forces, and to cooperate further to deal with the threat of terrorism.

"Good that we have someone of experience as we tackle together challenges related to terrorism and maritime security," said Ng in his Facebook update on Monday.

The Singaporean Defense Ministry noted that defense establishments of Singapore and Indonesia have been interacting regularly through exercises, visits and professional exchanges among others. Endit