Indonesian Navy chief signals potential defense deals with China
November 12, 2024 14:34 GMT+700
Chief of Staff of the Indonesian Navy (TNI AL) Admiral Muhammad Ali delivers press statements at a marines base in Jakarta on Tuesday (November 12, 2024). ANTARA/Genta Tenri Mawangi.
Jakarta (ANTARA) - Chief of Staff of the Indonesian Navy (TNI AL) Admiral Muhammad Ali hinted at the possibility of Indonesia procuring Chinese defense equipment following President Prabowo Subianto's visit to Beijing on November 8-10.
"Thank God, talks in China went well and harmoniously. We will step up bilateral cooperation in all sectors, including defense. There is a possibility of procuring defense equipment from the People's Republic of China," he answered ANTARA's question in Jakarta on Tuesday.
Ali noted that he cannot yet share details on the types of equipment to be purchased by the TNI AL.
"Maybe I can provide more information once contracts have been signed," he remarked.
Furthermore, the admiral told journalists that he and Chief of Staff of the Indonesian Air Force (TNI AU) Marshal Tonny Harjono had participated in President Prabowo's meetings with Chinese President Xi Jinping and Prime Minister Li Qiang.
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