Indonesian High Commissioner Calls on Deputy Minister of Defence
May 27, 2025High Commissioner of Indonesia in Colombo, Her Excellency Mrs. Dewi Gustina Tobing, made a courtesy visit to the Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd), at his office in Colombo today (May 27).
During the meeting, both dignitaries engaged in a cordial and productive discussion on matters of mutual interest, with particular focus on strengthening bilateral defence cooperation between Sri Lanka and Indonesia. They exchanged views on regional security dynamics, collaborative training opportunities and enhancing defence related engagements. Further, both dignitaries exchanged views on the shared priorities of the two governments, particularly on Indonesia’s strong commitment to anti-corruption policies.
Deputy Minister conveyed his appreciation for the longstanding friendship between the two nations and highlighted the importance of deepening ties in defence and security to address common challenges in the Indo-Pacific region. He also acknowledged Indonesia’s pivotal role in promoting regional stability and its active contributions to multilateral forums.
High Commissioner Tobing, in turn, reaffirmed Indonesia’s commitment to enhancing defence relations and expressed her confidence that the two countries could further expand their cooperation through joint initiatives, capacity-building programs and information sharing. She also highlighted potential opportunities for collaboration in agriculture, trade, investment and industrial developments.
The meeting concluded with both parties expressing their desire to continue high-level exchanges and to explore new avenues for defence collaboration, reflecting the robust and growing partnership between Indonesia and Sri Lanka.
