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Outcomes of the meeting of the ROK-Indonesia defense ministers

Outcomes of the meeting of the ROK-Indonesia defense ministers



□ Minister of National Defense Suh Wook and his Indonesian counterpart Prabowo Subianto discussed ways to boost bilateral cooperation in areas of defense and security, including the Korean Peninsula situation and its influence in the region, during the defense ministers’ talks held on April 8, 2021.



□ Assessing that the Republic of Korea (ROK) and Indonesia are making progress in the area of bilateral cooperation in defense and the defense industry based on a special strategic partnership, the two ministers agreed to cooperate closely in further strengthening bilateral cooperation through practical approaches.


   ◦ First, the two ministers agreed to develop bilateral cooperation in a systematic way and to strengthen the strategic communication by holding the △ Foreign and Defense 2+2 Strategic Dialogue (director level) within the year and launching the △ ‘Joint Defense Cooperation Committee (vice minister level)’ based on the 「ROK-Indonesia Defense Cooperation Agreement」 as soon as possible.


   ◦ Citing that ROK-Indonesia cooperation in defense industry fields, such as the KF-X/IF-X joint development project, is a symbol of the firm trust between the two countries, the two sides agreed to continue to work together for mutually reciprocal cooperation in areas of the defense industry.


   ◦ The two ministers also agreed to boost bilateral cooperation in the area of defense by expanding exchanges in military education.

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