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Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan Brunei Darussalam, Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah expressed his interest to buy the main weaponry system made by PT. Pindad. The interest was expressed by Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah when he met President Joko Widodo in a bilateral meeting held at Bogor Presidential Palace complex in West Java on Thursday (May 3). After the bilateral meeting, Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah and President Joko Widodo visited the exhibition of weapons produced by PT Pindad, PT Dirgantara Indonesia and PT PAL Indonesia at the Headquarters of Indonesian Military in Cilangkap, East Jakarta. After visiting the exhibition, President Joko Widodo explained to media that the main weaponry system purchased by Brunei Darussalam from PT. Pindad is a firearm and Anoa tank.

“The main weaponry system, both weapons and anoa tanks purchased from Pindad has been immediately processed.  We had also offered the ship, but he said that he still examines about it. We also offered CN aircraft; he also said that  he still examines about it. He will immediately call his minister. But the purchase of anoa tanks has been clear,” said President Joko Widodo.

In addition to visiting the exhibition of main weaponry system, Sultan Haji Hasanal Bolkiah along with several high-ranking officials of Brunei Darussalam also witnessed the skill demonstration of Indonesian soldiers such as playing percussion skills, martial arts attractions, and hostage rescue attractions involving tactical vehicles and helicopters. After witnessing the demonstration, the Sultan accompanied by President Joko Widodo and Indonesian Military Commander, Hadi Tjahjanto wrote a message and his impression on the exhibition. On the same occasion at Indonesian Military Headquarters, Sultan Haji Hasanal Bolkiah also took time to play badminton with high officials and Indonesian badminton athletes. Indonesian President Joko Widodo paired with Alan Budi Kusuma against Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah who paired with Hendry Saputra. Then in the next game, Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah paired with Susi Susanti against Indonesian Coordinating Minister of Political, Legal and Security Affairs, Wiranto who paired with Alan Budi Kusuma. (VOI/Rezha/RHM)