Global Maritime Axis Plan Accelerated
The government has pledged to accelerate the establishment of Indonesia as a global maritime axis.
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The Indonesian Navy performs sea security exercises on Wednesday (13/12) during the commemoration of Nusantara Day in Cirebon, West Java. Nusantara Day marks the anniversary of the Djuanda Declaration on Dec. 13, 1957, which was an important milestone in establishing the sovereignty of areas within the Unitary State of the Republic of Indonesia.
CIREBON, KOMPAS – The government has pledged to accelerate the establishment of Indonesia as a global maritime axis. Apart from defending Indonesia’s maritime sovereignty, the sea toll program for improving inter-island connectivity will be pushed ahead to ensure the people’s welfare.
Home Minister Tjahjo Kumolo made the statement on Wednesday (13/12) during the 2017 Nusantara Day commemoration at the West Java port city of Cirebon. Attending the event were Navy Chief of Staff Adm. Ade Supandi, West Java Governor Ahmad Heryawan, Cirebon Mayor Nasrudin Azis and a number of regional heads.