TEMPO.CO, Sydney - Indonesia and Australia have agreed to run a comprehensive strategy to fight against extremism and terrorism, as a result of 2+2 Forum meeting in di Sydney, Australia, and bilateral meeting in Jakarta. The two nations agreed to empower national capacity in the attempt to battle terrorism.
“This is to anticipate the growing of radicalism and terrorism trend across state border,” said Foreign Minister Retno L.P. Marsudi. Indonesia in the meeting emphasized the importance of combining military, religious, and social-cultural approach in battling terrorism.
The 2+2 also saw a memorandum of understanding between the National Counter Terrorism Agency (BNPT) Indonesia and the Department of Foreign Affair and Trade (DFAT) Australia. The MOU covers intelligent cooperation and improving inter-institution capacity.
Terrosism and extremism issues have been the center of the attention due to the recent tragic events happen all around the world including in Indonesia and Australia. The bilateral efforts to be reinforced include inteligent sharing, technical collaboration, and cyber security.
Both parties also agree on strengthening cooperation in education and training, information and analysis exchange, as well as technology capability through Jakarta Centre for Law Enforcement Cooperation (JCLEC).
NATALIA SANTI