Malaysia And Indonesia Strengthen Maritime Security Ties

By Mohd Iswandi Kasan Anuar

JAKARTA, Feb 27 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) and the Indonesian Maritime Security Agency (Bakamla) have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening maritime cooperation to ensure the security of both nations’ waters in the interest of all sea users.

During a meeting in East Jakarta on Thursday, MMEA Director-General Admiral (Maritime) Datuk Mohd Rosli Abdullah and Bakamla Chief Vice Admiral Irvansyah held discussions lasting over an hour.

Topics covered included efforts to enhance cooperation in maritime operations, capacity building, training, social initiatives, and other matters of mutual interest.

Speaking to the media, Mohd Rosli expressed confidence that close collaboration between the two agencies would enable more effective resolution of various challenges in ensuring maritime security.

“To safeguard the waters of both countries, we will expand cooperation in operations, capacity development, training, and social activities to strengthen ties between our agencies,” he said.

Also present at the meeting was the Assistant Defence Attaché (Navy) at the Malaysian Embassy, Commander Nor Izam Baharudin.

Meanwhile, Irvansyah also emphasised the importance of reinforcing ties to ensure the security of both nations’ waters.

“As neighbouring nations, I hope this cooperation will continue to grow so that the maritime waters of both countries remain safe, peaceful, and secure for all sea users,” he said.

The commitment of both agencies marks another step forward in Malaysia and Indonesia’s ongoing efforts to enhance security for regional maritime stability.

-- BERNAMA