WASHINGTON (Pakistan Point News / Sputnik - 29th August, 2018) US Defense Secretary James Mattis and his Indonesian counterpart met to discuss a wide range of security issues related to the Indo-Pacific region, Pentagon Chief Spokesperson Dana White said in a press release.
"Mattis met with Indonesia Minister of Defense Ryamizard Ryacudu today at the Pentagon to reaffirm the long-standing defense relationship between the United States and Indonesia," White said after their meeting on Tuesday. "The leaders discussed a broad range of defense issues, and the Secretary thanked Minister Ryacudu for his country's leadership in the region."
White added that both defense chiefs agreed to work with regional partners to expand maritime domain awareness cooperation, including the enforcement of the UN Security Council Resolutions designed to fight piracy, illegal and unregulated fishing and illicit trafficking.
Mattis also took the opportunity to highlight the level of cooperation between both countries, White said.
