Minister of Defense Paid a Visit to Spain
Madrid, (ANTARA News) - Minister of Defence Gen. (ret) Ryamizard Ryacudu, and his delegation paid a working visit to Spain.
Indonesian Ambassador to Spain Yuli Mumpuni Widarso to Antara Agency Press in London, Thursday, she said the Indonesian Minister of Defense visits to Spain this time is an important and strategic step in strengthening bilateral relations between Indonesia and Spain in the field of defense industry. Besides as a follow up of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed Cooperation Sector defense by the Indonesian Minister of Defense and Minister of Defence of Spain, in Jakarta, on February 13, 2013 last.
The MoU has been initiated between the two countries since 2007 in order to improve cooperation both in the field of science related to the use of military systems and equipment, as well as military operations other than war cooperation and technology as well as cooperation in the development of the aviation industry.
At this time, the cooperation between Indonesia and Spain in the field of defense industry which has been running is the purchase of nine aircraft, the C-295 where seven aircraft manufactured by Airbus Defence and Space in Sevilla and two other units being produced by PT Dirgantara Indonesia in Bandung.
In addition, Indonesia is also exploring the purchase of seven units of the C-295 again to complete the construction of the power of a squadron and training vessel to replace KRI Dewaruci.
In a working visit to Spain, the Defence Minister also attended the exhibition of international defense and security technology "HOMSEC" 5th, at IFEMA Madrid, which took place from March 10 to 12.
Opened in 2015 HOMSEC Spanish Interior Minister Jorge Fernandez Diaz, and was attended by the Ambassador, Yuli Mumpuni Widarso, as well as throughout the industry, Ministers and High Officials in the field of defense and security of various countries.
HOMSEC is an exhibition of international defense and security technology held every two years in Madrid. The main activities on HOMSEC consists of technical conferences and workshops, business meetings as well as exhibition and defense products.
HOMSEC 2013 success with the presence of 8,000 people from various countries including professionals and 135 companies participated in the exhibition participants to reflect an increase in the number of attendance, each for 82 and 55 percent from the previous edition. HOMSEC 2013 was also attended by 28 official delegations from the foreign ministry and the armed forces.
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n addition to visiting the exhibition, Defense Minister is scheduled to meet with Secretary of State for Defence Spain, Pedro Argelles Salaverra, in order to strengthen bilateral cooperation between Indonesia and Spain in the fields of defense and review the installation of Airbus Defence and Space in Getafe which produces the Eurofighter aircraft, the A400M heavy transport aircraft and aircraft Multi Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) A330.
Indonesian Ambassador Relations and Spanish Ambassador in Jakarta is also very nice. The Ambassador said that the level of such a good relationship that continues to increase and will involve stakeholders in their respective countries. Ambassador plans to "marry" PINDAD with partners from Spain.
In a working visit to Spain, accompanied by Defense Minister Major General Rusmanto (Plt. Kabaranahan), Brigadier General Sisriadi (Dikersin), Brigadier General Ida Bagus Purwalaksana (Karo TU), Lt. Col. CHB Iroth Sony (Interpreter), Col. Sea (S) Jos Sumiarsa (Head Minmen), Lt. Col. Heru Czi Prayitno (Head Minmen), Captain Pom Rindo Q. (ADC Defence Minister) and First Lieutenant Emmanuel Roy. Defence Minister is also scheduled to visit the Airbus Defence & Space Installation in Getafe and review the installation of the Eurofighter and the A400M aircraft manufacture.
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