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| Indonesia Boosts Defense Partnerships with European Delegates: Here’s What Happened. |
Jakarta, June 12, 2025 – A major step was taken in Indonesia’s international defense relations as Minister of Defense Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin welcomed three European delegations at the Ministry of Defense headquarters in Jakarta. This series of courtesy calls reinforced Indonesia’s strong commitment to building sustainable and mutually beneficial defense cooperation with key strategic partners in Europe.
Let’s break down the highlights from each meeting!
1. Indonesia and Bosnia and Herzegovina: Toward a Long-Term Defense Partnership
The first meeting was held with H.E. Zukan Helez, Minister of Defense of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Both sides agreed on the importance of forming a Defense Cooperation Agreement (DCA) that would serve as a foundation for long-term collaboration. The key focus areas include:
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Defense industry development
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Technology transfer
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Strategic investment
Bosnia and Herzegovina also opened opportunities across both military and civilian sectors, offering great potential to align with Indonesia’s growing defense needs and industry goals.
2. Italy Supports Indonesia’s Defense Modernization
Next, Minister Sjafrie met with Vice Admiral Giacinto Ottaviani, the Deputy Chief of Defense Staff of Italy. The discussion focused on strengthening defense ties between Indonesia and Italy—particularly in maritime security.
Given Indonesia’s strategic location as an archipelagic country and the increasingly complex regional dynamics, maritime capabilities are becoming more vital than ever. Italy is seen as a valuable partner in supporting Indonesia’s goal of modernizing its naval defense systems.
3. Strong Bilateral Ties with Russia
The final meeting was with Mr. Mikhail V. Petukhov, Deputy Director of Russia’s FSMTC. Russia praised Indonesia as a credible and trusted defense partner. Both parties reaffirmed the importance of maintaining strong bilateral relations and expressed interest in expanding cooperation even further.
Discussions opened doors for future collaboration in military technology development, personnel training, and other joint defense initiatives.
Indonesia’s Defense Vision: Strong, Modern, and Global
These high-level meetings signal Indonesia’s proactive approach in enhancing national defense through global partnerships. With a focus on trust, shared values, and long-term strategy, Indonesia continues to build meaningful alliances that benefit both sides.
Indonesia Takes a Bold Step in Global Defense Diplomacy
These meetings weren’t just about diplomacy—they marked real progress in Indonesia’s mission to strengthen its military capabilities and boost self-reliance in defense technology. With Bosnia and Herzegovina, Italy, and Russia onboard as key partners, Indonesia is setting the stage for a more secure and independent future.
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