Malaysia, Indonesia up security, defence cooperation

Friday, February 27, 2015 09:35

Malaysia and Indonesia have reached an agreement on stepping up securityand defence cooperation as well as sharing spy information in anattempt to counter threats from the so-called Islamic State (IS).

The agreement came after talks on February 26 between MalaysianDefence Minister Hishammuddin Hussein and his Indonesiancounterpart Ryamizard Ryacudu in Malaysia’s capital of Kuala Lumpur.

The two sides also discussed issues concerningsecurity and defence interests of the two countries and the region,including ensuring security at the strait of Malacca, dealing withthreats from the IS and sea border issues.

Addressing the joint press conference, Hishammuddin said Malaysia andIndonesia play an important role in the fight against the IS becauseboth countries have the largest Islam population in Southeast Asia,where some ‘hot’ places can be used to spread IS influence.

Regarding sea border issues, Hishammuddin said the two countriesagreed to not prolong provocations and disputes potentially occurringthat could worsen the diplomatic relationships.

Hishammuddin said that Malaysia also invited Myanmar as the observer inthe Malacca Strait Sea Patrols (MSSP) with the participation ofMalaysia, Thailand, Singapore, and Indonesia to fight pirates in thearea.

The Indonesian Defence Minister is paying anofficial visit to Malaysia, aiming to accelerate bilateral defence tiesand ensuring peace and stability in the region.-VNA

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