Defense Minister Sjafrie meets Elbridge Colby on RI-US drills
The two sides also put TNI training, special forces drills, and the Major Defense Cooperation Partnership on the next agenda.
Defense Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin received U.S. Under Secretary of Defense for Policy Elbridge A. Colby at the Indonesian Defense Ministry office in Central Jakarta on Tuesday (11/8). The meeting was part of follow-up efforts by Indonesia and the U.S. to strengthen strategic ties and carry out defense cooperation. The two discussed the bilateral relationship, implementation of the Major Defense Cooperation Partnership, and concrete steps to boost Indonesia's defense capabilities. Sjafrie also highlighted improving defense human resources through education and training in the U.S. for TNI personnel. In addition, the two sides discussed expanding joint exercises, including special forces drills, during Colby's visit to several Southeast Asian countries.