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25
January

TNI Wants Fixed Regulation of Fighting Againts Terrorism

Published in Indonesia Today

The Indonesian Military (TNI) has capability to counter terrorism through its anti-terror special force units. Therefore, TNI needs to have clear stipulation  in countering-terrorism. It was said by the Commander of TNI Air Marshal Hadi Tjahjanto to Media after the closing ceremony of The Indonesian Military (TNI) and the Indonesian Police (Polri) Leaders Meeting 2018 at the TNI headquarter, in Cilangkap Jakarta on Wednesday afternoon  (24/01).

“The anti-terrorism law derives from the main task of TNI War Military Operations and Non war Military Operations in which the TNI also plays a role to carry out the countermeasures of terrorist acts so that in relation to this basic task, TNI also has the capabilities of 3 forces, Land, Sea and Air to maintain the integrity of the territory of the Unitary State of the Republic of Indoensia because the task of the TNI is clear. So, as executor and rehabilitator We maintain and uphold the sovereignty and ensure the safety of the nation. So we have an obligation to participate in countering terrorism.”

Air Marshal Hadi Tjahjanto explained that the Indonesian Military TNI has sent a letter to the House of Representatives to include a chapter that regulates the task and role of TNI in tackling terrorism. The Commander wants the title of Draft Law no. 15/2003 on Terrorism Bill to be changed to "Countermeasures of Terrorism Crime" // (VOI-Ahmad Faisal/REZHA/AHM)

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25
January

TNI Will Transform to Anticipate Various Threats

Published in Indonesia Today

VOI News – In response to the world’s strategic environmental development the Indonesian Military (TNI) keeps increasing its vigilance. Advanced technology has contributed to the growing form of threats. It was said by the Indonesian Military (TNI) Commander Air Marshal Hadi Tjahjanto to Media after the closing ceremony of The Indonesian Military (TNI) Leaders Meeting 2018 at the TNI headquarter, in Cilangkap Jakarta on Wednesday afternoon  (24/01).

“The Indonesian Military (TNI) will transform itself to be a professional, modern, powerful, brave, militant and loyal organization followed by the unity with the people so that TNI can respond and consider all kind of various contemporary  threats. Contemporary means asymmetric, proxy and hybrid threat. We are currently entering into the fourth industrial revolution so that digital is the basis,” Marshal Hadi Tjahjanto said.

Furthermore, the Indonesian Military TNI Commander Marshal Hadi Tjahjanto explained that today the threat is changing, but it is increasingly threatening by the use of social media. According to the Indonesian Military (TNI) Commander, to anticipate the threat, TNI has established and prepared anti-cyber units // (VOI-Ahmad Faisal/AHM)

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Leaving Sri Lanka, President Joko Widodo Flies to India
25
January

Leaving Sri Lanka, President Joko Widodo Flies to India

Published in Program Highlight

On the second day in a series of state and working visits of President Joko Widodo and First Lady Iriana Joko Widodo to five countries, Thursday, January 25, 2018, the President and entourage depart for New Delhi, India to attend the ASEAN-India Summit.
But before leaving Sri Lanka, President and Mrs. Iriana had breakfast together with Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremensinghe along with Madam Maithree Wickremasinghe at Temple Trees, Colombo, Sri Lanka.

 

The President and his entourage will depart from Bandaranaike International Airport, Sri Lanka and upon arrival in New Delhi, India, President and Mrs. Iriana will head straight for Rasthrapati Bhawan (Official resident of President of India) to attend a Lunch for Heads of State / Government of ASEAN Members by Indian President Ram Nath Kovind and First Lady Savita Kovind.


After lunch, President Jokowi will attend the Prime Minister of India Retreat with Head of State / Head of ASEAN Government at the same location.


In the afternoon, the President is also scheduled to attend some official agenda of the ASEAN-India Summit at the Taj Diplomatic Enclave Hotel, New Delhi. Heads of State will attend the ASEAN welcoming ceremony- India Commemorative Summit and the launch of the ASEAN -India Commemorative Stamps.


The summit to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the cooperation between India and the members of ASEAN will then be completed with a plenary session that features the theme 'India Shared Values, Common Destiny, a review of 20 paintings exhibition by ASEAN-India painters to dinner by Prime Minister of India .


In the evening after the ASEAN-India Summit, President Jokowi is also scheduled to hold a bilateral meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. (Release: Division of Protocol, Press and Media Secretariat of the President)

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Indonesia - Sri Lanka Agrees to Focus on Economic and Trade Cooperation
25
January

Indonesia - Sri Lanka Agrees to Focus on Economic and Trade Cooperation

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Indonesia and Sri Lanka agreed to work together with a focus on economic and trade cooperation. In addition, President Joko Widodo and Sri Lanka President Maithripala Sirisena also paid great attention to capacity building cooperation, and Indo Pacific cooperation.
 
In the field of economy and trade, President Jokowi pushes the economies of the two countries become more competitive. This was conveyed by President Jokowi in a bilateral meeting with Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena at the Presidential Secretariat, Colombo, Sri Lanka, on the afternoon of January 24, 2018.
 
"One of them is through the establishment of Free Trade Agreement (FTA). And I'm excited because the FTA assessment has started, "said President Jokowi.
 
President Jokowi asked FTA negotiations to be done gradually starting with Trade in Goods (TIGs) negotiations. Given that Indonesia has made such arrangements with some countries, President Jokowi expects FTA-TIGs negotiations to be completed in no more than 2 years.
 
"I welcome the agreement to form Trade and Investment Working Group," said President Jokowi.
 
The Working Group is tasked with addressing and overcoming trade and investment barriers and in parallel negotiating trade agreements.
Indonesia also welcomes the "Cross Regional Cumulation" cooperation in the tobacco sector that has been in effect since 2014 and expects the same arrangements to be made for fabrics.
The President also expressed Indonesia's readiness to participate in infrastructure development in Sri Lanka. One of the contents of the discussion that will be followed up is the plan of PT INKA to export passenger cars / goods to Sri Lanka.
 
In addition, Sri Lanka is one of Indonesia's priority countries in capacity building cooperation. Therefore, President Jokowi proposed cooperation in disaster management and education.
 
"As fellow countries vulnerable to natural disasters, both countries need to strengthen cooperation to improve preparedness and awareness, and disaster impact management," said President Jokowi.
 
Meanwhile, for cooperation in the Indian Ocean region. President Jokowi sees there is a huge economic potential there. Indonesia and Sri Lanka can contribute to the realization of a peaceful, stable and prosperous Indian Ocean Region. It is also time for the Indian Ocean circle to be associated with the Pacific Ocean of Indo-Pacific cooperation.
 
"This Indo-Pacific cooperation should be open and transparent; inclusive; and respect international law. This cooperation should also be based on mutual trust (confidence building) and habit of dialogue, "said the President.
 
The architecture of the area would be good if it was built through the building blocks approach.
 
"This is where the role of IORA where Indonesia and Sri Lanka become members, becomes important," said the President.
 
Meanwhile, upon arrival at the Presidential Secretariat at 6 pm Local Time, President Jokowi and First Lady Iriana Joko Widodo were greeted by President Sirisena and Mrs. Jayanthi Pushpa Sirisena in front of the ceremony grounds. After that, President Jokowi and President Sirisena headed for Honorary Dais to attend a state ceremony.
 
In the evening, President and Mrs. Iriana attended a state dinner at President's House.
 
Also present was accompanying President Jokowi and Mrs. Iriana, Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Darmin Nasution, Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi, Cabinet Secretary Pramono Anung, Special Staff Coordinator of President Teten Masduki, Indonesian Ambassador to Sri Lanka I Gusti Ngurah Ardiyasa, Head of Anti Narcotics Agency-BNN Komjen Budi Waseso and the Head of BNPP (Basarnas) Marshal Madya TNI Muhammad Syaugi.// (Release Division of Protocol, Press and Media Secretariat of the President)
 
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