The
Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) and the Indonesian National Defence Forces (TNI)
today concluded a Joint Counter-Terrorism (CT) exercise held in Singapore from
14 to 16 July 2012. Chief of Defence Force Lieutenant-General (LG) Neo Kian
Hong and Commander-in-Chief of the TNI Admiral (ADM) Agus Suhartono officiated
at the closing ceremony at the Lim Chu Kang Training Area this morning. Prior
to the closing ceremony, LG Neo and ADM Suhartono observed a combined CT demonstration
by participating SAF and TNI troops.
Speaking at
the closing ceremony, LG Neo noted that the success of the Joint CT exercise
was "due to the collective effort and strong contributions from both
militaries". He also added that the Joint CT exercise "is indeed a
testament to the depth of our relationship and the familiarity of both armed
forces working together". ADM Suhartono also highlighted that the Joint CT
exercise has strongly motivated and encouraged the two countries to deeply understand
the various aspects of counter-terrorism.
About 150
personnel from the SAF and the TNI participated in the three-day exercise,
which included professional exchanges and component CT training.
The conduct
of this joint CT exercise underscores the excellent and long-standing ties
between the Singapore and Indonesian armed forces. Besides bilateral exercises,
both militaries also engage in other professional exchanges and
cross-attendance of professional courses. These regular interactions have
served to enhance the close ties and mutual understanding between personnel of
the two armed forces.
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