Indonesia enhances comprehensive Asean maritime cooperation; potential is enormous and lucrative, says top official

Indonesian Military Chief Yudo Margono (left) and Indonesian Police Chief Listyo Sigit Prabowo review personnel from a vehicle as they take part in the ceremony to form the joint military and police security force for the 43rd Asean Summit 2023 at the National Monument park in Jakarta on September 1, 2023. - AFP

JAKARTA (Vietnam News/ANN): Enhancing maritime cooperation is one of the priorities of Indonesia's Asean Chairmanship in 2023, said Director for Asean Political and Security Cooperation Rolliansyah Soemirat, amid preparations for the 43rd Asean Summit to be held in Jakarta from Tuesday (Sept 5) onwards.

In a statement, Rolliansyah Soemirat said Indonesia initiated the establishment of the Asean Maritime Outlook (AMO) which is a strategic document in strengthening the synergy of maritime cooperation under Asean's three pillars. In the future, the AMO will serve as the main reference for maritime cooperation between Asean member states with external partners.