Maritime Cooperation between Malaysia and Indonesia Strengthened
JAKARTA, Feb 27 (Bernama) — The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) and the Indonesian Maritime Security Agency (Bakamla) have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening maritime cooperation to ensure the security of both nations’ waters in the interest of all sea users.
Meeting between MMEA and Bakamla
During a meeting in East Jakarta on Thursday, MMEA Director-General Admiral (Maritime) Datuk Mohd Rosli Abdullah and Bakamla Chief Vice Admiral Irvansyah held discussions lasting over an hour. Topics covered included efforts to enhance cooperation in maritime operations, capacity building, training, social initiatives, and other matters of mutual interest.
Confidence in Cooperation
Speaking to the media, Mohd Rosli expressed confidence that close collaboration between the two agencies would enable more effective resolution of various challenges in ensuring maritime security.
"To safeguard the waters of both countries, we will expand cooperation in operations, capacity development, training, and social activities to strengthen ties between our agencies," he said.
Importance of Cooperation
Also present at the meeting was the Assistant Defence Attaché (Navy) at the Malaysian Embassy, Commander Nor Izam Baharudin. Meanwhile, Irvansyah also emphasized the importance of reinforcing ties to ensure the security of both nations’ waters.
"As neighbouring nations, I hope this cooperation will continue to grow so that the maritime waters of both countries remain safe, peaceful, and secure for all sea users," he said.
Next Steps
The commitment of both agencies marks another step forward in Malaysia and Indonesia’s ongoing efforts to enhance security for regional maritime stability.
Conclusion
The meeting is a significant step towards strengthening maritime cooperation between Malaysia and Indonesia, which will ultimately lead to a more secure and stable region.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the purpose of the meeting between MMEA and Bakamla?
A: The meeting aims to strengthen maritime cooperation between Malaysia and Indonesia to ensure the security of both nations’ waters.
Q: What topics were discussed during the meeting?
A: Topics covered included efforts to enhance cooperation in maritime operations, capacity building, training, social initiatives, and other matters of mutual interest.
Q: What is the outcome of the meeting?
A: The meeting resulted in a commitment by both agencies to expand cooperation in operations, capacity development, training, and social activities to strengthen ties between their agencies.