A press release published on the website of The President of The Republic of Indonesia on Monday (10/3/25,) announced that Indonesia and Vietnam have agreed to enhance cooperation in the fields of defense and security, including in the development of the defense industry, joint military exercises, and joint patrols. This agreement was reached in a bilateral meeting between the President of the Republic of Indonesia Prabowo Subianto and Secretary General of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam (PKV) Tô Lâm at the Merdeka Palace, Jakarta, on Monday.
“In the field of defense and security, we agreed to increase cooperation, first in the defense industry, also in joint training, cooperation between our two defenses. Exchanging officers, increasing training, we even agreed to conduct joint patrols,” said President Prabowo.
Defense cooperation is an important part of the comprehensive strategic partnership between Indonesia and Vietnam. In addition, both countries also affirmed their support for the stability and peace of the ASEAN region as the main foundation for economic growth and people’s welfare.
“We both agree that peace and stability are the keys to regional prosperity. We agree to continue to enhance cooperation with our other ASEAN partners,” he said.
In addition to defense cooperation, Indonesia and Vietnam also agreed to strengthen collaboration in other fields ranging from the fisheries industry to cooperation between the two countries’ central banks. As part of strengthening bilateral relations, President Prabowo conveyed his plan to make a reciprocal visit to Vietnam.
“I have stated that I will make a return visit in the near future to Vietnam. And there I hope we can sign an implementing agreement on our cooperation in our economic zone,” he said.
According to the President, cooperation on the economic zone is an important achievement, considering that this issue has been delayed for dozens of years. President Prabowo also hopes that the ratification process at the legislative level in both countries can be completed soon.
“We expect ratification by our parliament in April after Eid and they are also in the legislation, their legislature they will also ratify in the near future. God willing I will sign in Hanoi on my state visit as a return for the visit of His Majesty Tô Lâm,” he said.
Meanwhile, PKV Secretary General Tô Lâm also expressed the commitment of both countries to strengthen cooperation in several fields that have developed substantively and effectively. Both countries are also committed to supporting each other in national and international forums, the UN and non-aligned, and the ASEAN region.
“And also increasing coordination between ASEAN countries to realize a stronger ASEAN in carrying out its role and also increasing solidarity, as well as ASEAN principles for regional security,” said the Secretary General of PKV.
On this occasion, Secretary General Tô Lâm also expressed his appreciation for the warm welcome from the Indonesian government and people to him and his delegation.
“We are happy to share this sentiment. I wish Your Majesty good health and success,” he continued.
Source: The President of The Republic of Indonesia website, BPMI Presidential Secretariat
Photo: BPMI Setpres/Laily Rachev
