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        "id": 1669648,
        "msgid": "indonesia-and-philippines-strengthen-defence-cooperation-1775814670",
        "date": "2026-04-10 15:53:59",
        "title": "Indonesia and Philippines strengthen defence cooperation",
        "author": "",
        "source": "ANTARA_EN",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Politics",
        "summary": "Indonesia and the Philippines have agreed to enhance their defence cooperation following the 5th Philippine-Indonesia Military Cooperation Meeting on April 8, focusing on joint exercises, personnel exchanges, technology sharing, and expanded logistics collaboration. The partnership aims to address regional challenges and promote peace and security, including coordinated patrols in the Sulu and Celebes Seas, as well as increased intelligence and training exchanges. This development underscores the growing strategic alliance between the two nations in maintaining regional stability.",
        "content": "<p>The agreement was reached during the 5th Philippine-Indonesia\nMilitary Cooperation Meeting on April 8.<\/p>\n<p>TNI spokesperson Major General Aulia Dwi Nasrullah said on Friday\nthat the two sides discussed various areas of cooperation, including\njoint military exercises, personnel exchanges for military education,\nand knowledge-sharing on military technology.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThrough close cooperation, Indonesia and the Philippines are\nexpected to better address regional challenges and promote a peaceful,\nsecure, and prosperous region,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>He added that the partnership is expected to be implemented\neffectively and sustainably.<\/p>\n<p>On a separate occasion, AFP Chief of Staff General Romeo Brawner\nJr.\u00a0said his side is seeking to expand logistics cooperation with\nIndonesia, according to the Philippine News Agency.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe would like to explore possibilities for both countries to\ncoordinate and collaborate on military logistics,\u201d Brawner said in\nQuezon City on Friday.<\/p>\n<p>He added that the two countries also agreed to enhance joint\noperations, particularly coordinated patrols in the Sulu Sea and Celebes\nSea, as well as increase intelligence and training exchanges.<\/p>\n<p>Related news: RI\u2019s Air Force plans radar expansion to strengthen\nairspace monitoring<\/p>\n<p>Related news: Indonesia yet to decide on TNI withdrawal from UNIFIL:\nMinister<\/p>\n<p>Translator: Walda Marison, Nabil Ihsan<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/indonesia-and-philippines-strengthen-defence-cooperation-1775814670",
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