Prabowo Welcomes MoU Between Indonesia’s Bakamla and China Coast Guard

Jakarta, VIVA – Indonesian President, Prabowo Subianto, welcomed the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Indonesian Maritime Security Agency (Bakamla) and the China Coast Guard as a strategic step to strengthen maritime security in the region.

President Prabowo emphasized the importance of this cooperation in promoting stability and safety at sea.

"Regarding maritime security, I welcome the signing of the MoU between Indonesia’s Bakamla and the China Coast Guard. This MoU will enhance cooperation in capacity building, information sharing, and maritime safety," he said during a bilateral meeting with Chinese Premier Li Qiang at the Merdeka Palace on Sunday (May 2).

The signing of this MoU stands as one of the key milestones during Premier Li Qiang’s official visit to Indonesia, which also marks the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries.

The collaboration between Bakamla and the China Coast Guard is expected to not only strengthen technical capabilities on both sides but also improve coordination in maintaining order and maritime security in a region often under geopolitical scrutiny.

President Prabowo stated that Indonesia is ready to be an active partner in fostering a peaceful and secure region, and also supports the conclusion of negotiations on the Code of Conduct in the South China Sea.

In this context, China is regarded as a “key” partner. The presence and collaboration of the two nations’ coast guards is expected to serve as a symbol of productive maritime diplomacy amid increasingly complex security dynamics in Southeast Asian waters.

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