Indonesia, Singapore strengthen maritime security cooperation
The Indonesian Maritime Security Agency (Bakamla) and the Singapore Coast Guard (SPCG) held an online meeting on September 28 to strengthen cooperation between law enforcement agencies of the two countries.
Head of Indonesian Marine Security Agency, Rear Admiral TNI Aan Kurnia (Photo: ANTARA)
Jakarta (VNA) - The IndonesianMaritime Security Agency (Bakamla) and the Singapore Coast Guard (SPCG) heldan online meeting on September 28 to strengthen cooperation between law enforcement agencies ofthe two countries.
According to Indonesia's national news agency Antara, at the meeting, the head of Bakamla, Vice Admiral Aan Kurnia proposedfour areas of cooperation to the Commander of the SPCG Cheang Keng Keong, including an annual bilateralmeeting under the rotating mechanism between the two countries' coast guardsto discuss cooperation, security and maritime safety issues in the region.
Bakamla also suggested organising capacity building activitiesthrough coaching, training, research and development, exchange of experts,internships, conferences and seminars; establishing a direct connection and a single point ofcontact, as well as exchanging maritime security information.
Vice Admiral Aan emphasized that Bakamla and SPCG have similarfunctions and tasks such as maritime law enforcement, search and rescue, andmaritime patrol. Therefore, the two sides need to establish a cooperativerelationship.
For his part, Cheang Keng Keong welcomed the proposal of theIndonesian side, and agreed that both sides are facing the same threats andproblems in maritime security, so it is necessary to work together./.
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Head of Indonesian Marine Security Agency, Rear Admiral TNI Aan Kurnia (Photo: ANTARA) 
