KUALA LUMPUR, May 4 (Bernama) -- Malaysia and Indonesia will continue maintaining close ties through military cooperation and joint commitment within the ASEAN framework, Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin said.
He said both countries played vital roles in ensuring the safety of strategic waters such as the Melaka Straits and the Sulu Sea, as well as strengthening land border controls in Borneo island, including the Kalimantan region.
The cooperation between both countries were important for the regional stability and security, he added.
Mohamed Khamed had earlier received a courtesy call from Indonesian Ambassador to Malaysia Raden Datuk Mohammad Iman Hascarya Kusumo at Wisma Pertahanan.
“His first visit since assuming his official duties in Kuala Lumpur opens up room to strengthen bilateral ties, especially in the field of defence between both countries,” he posted on Facebook today.
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