Indonesia, Japan sign defence cooperation agreement - Reuters

"We have both agreed to promote substantive cooperation in the defence industry and development of our personnel, whilst taking into account our respective national interests."

— Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin , Politician

"Amid an increasingly complex and tense international situation, such as in Iran, deepening defence cooperation between Japan and Indonesia… will make a significant contribution to peace and stability, not only for both countries but also for the region."

— Shinjiro Koizumi , Politician

"The agreement is a compass and a crucial milestone that will guide defence cooperation between the two countries."

— Shinjiro Koizumi , Politician

"Koizumi explained the recent revision of Japan's three principles on defense equipment transfer and their implementation guidelines to allow his country to export lethal weapons."

— Shinjiro Koizumi , Politician

"Sjafrie welcomed the revision, as the Indonesian government is interested in procuring used submarines from Japan's Maritime Self-Defense Force."

— Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin , Politician

"We have agreed to promote substantive cooperation in the defense industry and in the development of personnel between Indonesia and Japan, taking into account our respective national interests."

— Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin , Politician

"These shared core values will make a major contribution to peace and stability, not only for our two countries but also for the region as a whole."

— Shinjiro Koizumi , Politician