RI, M'sia discuss joint border patrol

Thu, 14 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB | Source: JP

MANADO: Indonesia and Malaysia discussed, in the 57th Staff
Planning Committee (SPC) meeting, cooperating in a joint patrol
of both countries' borders, to effectively decrease border
violations and cross-border crimes.

Indonesian Military spokesman Col. D.J. Nuchrowy said that the
three-day meeting, which will end on Oct. 14, agreed that the
cooperation would include joint exercises in ground, sea and air
defense systems, and subsequently joint patrols along the
borders.

He added that joint exercises and patrols -- which would be
carried out every six months -- would be very useful in enhancing
the capabilities of both troops in securing their respective
borders. -- Antara

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