Japan to Support Indonesia with Three Patrol Boats

Widodo A.S, the Coordinating Minister for Political, Legal and Security Affairs, has said that after meeting with Japanese Defense Minister Fukushiro Nukaga, Japan will support Indonesia with patrol ships.

The ships will be utilized for securing the Malacca Strait.

“Countries that make use of the strait’s waters are emphasizing the importance of safeguarding capacity and ability as regards the Malacca Strait. Japan will provide three patrol boats in the very near future,” said Widodo this afternoon (9/8).

According to Fukushiro, securing the Malacca Strait is extremely significant.

“The Malacca Strait is an important area because most of East Asia’s energy is supplied through the strait,” said Fukushiro.

Therefore, Fukushiro said, Japan has paid a lot of attention to the maritime security of the Malacca Strait.