RI-Malaysia Discuss Security in ASEAN Bodies

RI-Malaysia Discuss Security in ASEAN Bodies

News Update,JAKARTA - Indonesia and Malaysia agreed on the importance to improve the security of the waters within the ASEAN region. The agreement was reached when a meeting between Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi Indonesian and Malaysian Foreign Minister Dato 'Sri Anifah Hj. Secure.

"The two Foreign Ministers exchange ideas about the importance of improving security in the territorial waters of ASEAN, including in areas where frequent hostage. Security waters will greatly impact the economic development of ASEAN," the press release received Sindonews Foreign Ministry on Tuesday (12/4 ).

Indonesia and Malaysia is currently experiencing the same fate, namely the citizens of both countries held hostage by the Abu Sayyaf. Ten Indonesian nationals and four citizens of Malaysia was seized by Abu Sayyaf when their boat was intercepted in waters between Malaysia and the Philippines.

According to the Foreign Ministry press release, in addition to discussing security in the region, the two ministers also discussed the settlement of maritime boundary. As is known, the polemic border between Malaysia and Indonesia garbage is still ongoing.

"The two Foreign Ministers also agreed that negotiations maritime border may be intensified. The appointment of the Special Envoy believed to be able to speed up efforts to resolve the maritime border. The completion of this maritime borders will help prevent incidents related to fishing two countries," he added…(n/u)