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Saudi, Indonesian Defense Ministers Discuss Boosting Military Cooperation

The Saudi and Indonesian defense ministers meet in Jakarta. (SPA)
The Saudi and Indonesian defense ministers meet in Jakarta. (SPA)
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Saudi, Indonesian Defense Ministers Discuss Boosting Military Cooperation

The Saudi and Indonesian defense ministers meet in Jakarta. (SPA)
The Saudi and Indonesian defense ministers meet in Jakarta. (SPA)

Indonesia’s Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto received on Tuesday his Saudi counterpart Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz in Jakarta.

A formal reception was thrown in honor of Prince Khalid at the Defense Ministry soon after his arrival in Indonesia.

The ministers held official talks at the ministry covering bilateral relations between their countries and military and defense cooperation and means to bolster and develop it.

They also discussed issues of common interest.

Prince Khalid was then briefed by several Indonesian defense companies on their services, expertise and latest products.

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GCC Secretary-General Praises Gulf-ASEAN Relations

Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Albudaiwi
Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Albudaiwi
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GCC Secretary-General Praises Gulf-ASEAN Relations

Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Albudaiwi
Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Albudaiwi

Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council Jasem Albudaiwi emphasized the strong and multifaceted relationship between the GCC and ASEAN countries during a roundtable discussion on "ASEAN's Journey Towards Unity: Lessons in Diplomacy and Regional Cooperation" at the 55th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos.

The roundtable was held on Tuesday at the invitation of the ASEAN organization.

Albudaiwi described the GCC-ASEAN relationship as successful, having developed over time. He cited the 2023 summit, where leaders from both blocs expressed their desire to strengthen ties, as reflected in the final communique.

Albudaiwi attributed the enduring and growing relationship to shared interests since their respective formations, significant economic and trade opportunities, and strong bilateral relations among member states.

He commended ASEAN as a model for regional cooperation, economic growth, and diplomatic stability, praising its diplomatic approach and multilateral cooperation in fostering unity amidst regional and global diversity.