Singapore, RI in joint SAR

Singapore, RI in joint SAR

SINGAPORE (AFP): Singapore and Indonesia have successfully conducted a joint search and rescue exercise, the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) said on Wednesday.

The annual exercise is aimed at testing the communication facilities and coordination procedures developed by both countries, CAAS said.

To date, Singapore has concluded search and rescue agreements with Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam. Indonesia has similar agreements with the city-state, the United States, Philippines, Malaysia, Papua New Guinea and Australia.