JAKARTA. President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has said that in the next five years, the development of Indonesia’s defense force will aim to not only maintain minimum essential forces but also to strengthen Indonesia’s identity as a maritime country. Therefore, the President aims to develop the Indonesian Military as a regional maritime force respected by countries in the East Asia region. “In doing so, we hope that the Indonesian Military can be more ready to face various types of war, especially in tune with our geographic status as a maritime country,” he said as quoted by tempo.co, during the celebration of the 70th anniversary of the Indonesian Military at Indah Kiat Port in Banten on Monday.
Jokowi wants RI to be respected maritime force
JAKARTA. President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has said that in the next five years, the development of Indonesia’s defense force will aim to not only maintain minimum essential forces but also to strengthen Indonesia’s identity as a maritime country. Therefore, the President aims to develop the Indonesian Military as a regional maritime force respected by countries in the East Asia region. “In doing so, we hope that the Indonesian Military can be more ready to face various types of war, especially in tune with our geographic status as a maritime country,” he said as quoted by tempo.co, during the celebration of the 70th anniversary of the Indonesian Military at Indah Kiat Port in Banten on Monday.