Türkiye, Indonesia discuss ways to strengthen cooperation in aviation sector

Türkiye, Indonesia discuss ways to strengthen cooperation in aviation sector

Türkiye‘s international minister stated Saturday he mentioned methods to bolster cooperation within the aviation sector together with his Indonesian counterpart.

“There is a high demand for Turkish Airlines flights to Indonesia. We discussed ways to strengthen our cooperation in the aviation sector,” Hakan Fidan stated throughout a news convention with Indonesian Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi on the ASEAN-Türkiye Sectoral Dialogue Partnership Trilateral Meeting in Jakarta, Indonesia.

Fidan said that the 2016 coup bid was one of many worst acts of terrorism in Turkish historical past.

On July 15, 2016, Fetullah Terrorist Organization (FETÖ) orchestrated a coup bid in Türkiye which left 253 folks useless and a pair of,734 injured.

The day is commemorated because the Democracy and National Unity Day in Türkiye.

“In our meeting today, we discussed the importance of combating terrorism and transnational crimes. We exchanged our views on wide regional and international issues, ” Fidan stated.

They additionally mentioned international challenges together with Islamophobia and desecration of the Muslim holy guide Quran, he added.

Recalling that Türkiye and Indonesia established a excessive degree strategic council in 2022, Fidan stated: “This was a milestone in our relations. This mechanism will be a concrete step forward to carry out relations into a new phase.”

“Indonesia is also a diplomatic partner under our Asia Anew Initiative,” he stated.

They additionally exchanged views on holding the primary assembly below the Asia Anew Initiative, which goals at capitalizing on potential alternatives of cooperation with Asian nations.

Fidan added Indonesia is Türkiye’s strategic companion with a longstanding friendship and collaboration.

“Indonesia is one of the first countries to reach out to Türkiye following the devastating earthquakes in February. We thank Indonesia for the support extended,” he stated.

More than 50,000 folks had been killed and over 107,200 injured within the highly effective earthquakes that rocked southern Türkiye on Feb. 6, in keeping with the most recent official figures.

“We value our relations and remain determined to strengthen them in all possible fields,” he added.

Fidan additionally confused that the protection business is likely one of the distinguished matters within the Turkey-Indonesia bilateral agenda.

He highlighted that Turkish protection business firms are main in particular areas and emphasised the potential for additional collaboration on this area.

Meanwhile, Fidan met with Indonesian Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto on the sidelines of the ASEAN assembly.

Source: www.anews.com.tr