Prabowo welcomes Malaysia’s offer of aircraft, helicopters and team to fight Indonesia fires
JAKARTA, Sept 19 — Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has welcomed Malaysia’s offer to assist in tackling...
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto expressed appreciation for Malaysia's offer to aid in combating forest fires within the nation, which includes the provision of aircraft, three helicopters, and a specialized firefighting team. The offer was conveyed following a courtesy visit from Malaysia's Deputy Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, to the President's residence in Bogor.
Prabowo emphasized that the issue is an environmental one, affecting multiple parties, and highlighted the impact on neighboring countries. He noted that Indonesia has also received assistance from Japan and is in the process of establishing preventive measures to avoid similar situations in the future. During the visit, Ahmad Zahid relayed this offer to Vice-President Gibran Rakabuming Raka.
Malaysia's contribution entails a Bombardier CL-415MP aircraft, three helicopters, and 52 personnel from their respective agencies. Prabowo stressed the significance of nurturing Malaysia-Indonesia relations, and the meeting also covered topics such as collaboration in the halal industry.
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