Dino Patti Djalal Reminds Caution in Forging Defence Cooperation
Jakarta (ANTARA) - Dino Patti Djalal, founder of the Foreign Policy Community of Indonesia (FPCI), has reminded the Indonesian government to approach decisions on cooperation cautiously, including matters related to cross-border air control with the United States.
“I also see the response from the Ministry of Defence (Kemhan) stating that this is not yet final, still a draft. So, the main point is that we must be careful with things like this. There shouldn’t be an impression that we immediately approve everything requested by America,” said Dino when met on the sidelines of the Middle Power Conference in Jakarta on Tuesday.
Dino explained that in making policies, the government should avoid taking an appeasement approach, which is a diplomatic policy of granting concessions or leniency to an aggressive country to avoid armed conflict or war.
“For a middle power country, what’s important is not to adopt an appeasement policy. Appeasement means agreeing to all the rights they propose to avoid pressure,” Dino clarified.
Therefore, Dino once again reminded the government to be careful to remain under observation.
“The government must be extremely careful. Every country will try something. We must be careful. We shouldn’t be caught off guard,” he stated.
Rico confirmed to ANTARA in Jakarta on Tuesday that the agreement on US aircraft flight permissions is not included in the MDCP.
Rico also emphasised that every cooperation decision built by the Ministry of Defence must benefit Indonesia.
The MDCP defence cooperation framework was recently signed by Indonesian Defence Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin and US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth at the Pentagon in Washington D.C., United States, on Monday (13/4).
According to Rico, the cooperation point regarding permissions for US aircraft activities in Indonesian airspace is still being considered by the Indonesian government.
He explained that in the process of considering the proposal, the Indonesian Ministry of Defence will continue to prioritise Indonesia’s sovereignty, national interests, and compliance with applicable national and international law.