(Press Release)
November 1, 2025
Japan Ministry of Defense
On November 1, 2025, Defense Minister Koizumi, visiting Malaysia to attend the 12th ASEAN Defense Minister’s Meeting-Plus (ADMM-Plus), held a meeting with Minister of Defence of the Republic of Indonesia, H.E. GEN (Hon). Ret. Dr. Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin. The summary of the meeting is as follows:
- At the outset of the meeting, Minister Koizumi stated that Indonesia, located along important sea lanes including the Malacca Strait, promoting the modernization of its Navy and enhancing its maritime deterrence capabilities, serve for the peace, stability and prosperity of the entire region including Japan. The two Ministers welcomed the steady enhancement of defense cooperation between the two countries, and concurred to strengthen collaboration in the maritime security field.
- The two Ministers welcomed the advancement of the defense consultation on both countries’ maritime security, which was agreed to be established at the Defense Ministerial Meeting in January, and using such opportunities, the two Ministers affirmed their commitment to further deepen discussions on specific cooperation to strengthen maritime deterrence.
- The two Ministers concurred to further advance bilateral and multilateral defense cooperation and exchanges.
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