Korea and Indonesia will reinforce cooperation on naval and coast guard activities.
The Korea Coast Guard, part of the Ministry of Public Safety and Security, and the Indonesian National Search and Rescue Agency signed a letter of intent in Jakarta on May 26 to cooperate on overseas rescue operations. Under the agreement, the National Search and Rescue Agency will help rescue Korean ships and airplanes in the Strait of Malacca, an important sea lane, and elsewhere in Southeast Asia during maritime disasters.
The National Search and Rescue Agency, under the direct control of the Indonesian presidential office, oversees land and maritime search and rescue operations and commands the police and firefighters in times of disaster.
The two sides discussed how to promote bilateral cooperation and exchanges, such as holding joint training sessions and educational programs and sharing professional knowledge and technology related to search and rescue operations.
"Beginning with cooperation on preparing for potential maritime accidents, we also intend to reinforce cooperation on search and rescue operations with countries close to the Arctic, such as developing sea routes and protecting Korean ships and civilians," said a Korea Coat Guard official.
By Limb Jae-un
Korea.net Staff Writer
Photos courtesy of the Korea Coast Guard
jun2@korea.kr
The Korea Coast Guard, part of the Ministry of Public Safety and Security, and the Indonesian National Search and Rescue Agency signed a letter of intent in Jakarta on May 26 to cooperate on overseas rescue operations. Under the agreement, the National Search and Rescue Agency will help rescue Korean ships and airplanes in the Strait of Malacca, an important sea lane, and elsewhere in Southeast Asia during maritime disasters.
The National Search and Rescue Agency, under the direct control of the Indonesian presidential office, oversees land and maritime search and rescue operations and commands the police and firefighters in times of disaster.
Korea Coast Guard Commissioner General Hong Ik-tae (left) and Bambang Soelistyo, head of the Indonesian National Search and Rescue Agency, sign a letter of intent in Jakarta on May 26 to support search and rescue operations.
The two sides discussed how to promote bilateral cooperation and exchanges, such as holding joint training sessions and educational programs and sharing professional knowledge and technology related to search and rescue operations.
"Beginning with cooperation on preparing for potential maritime accidents, we also intend to reinforce cooperation on search and rescue operations with countries close to the Arctic, such as developing sea routes and protecting Korean ships and civilians," said a Korea Coat Guard official.
Employees and officials from the Korea Coast Guard and the Indonesian National Search and Rescue Agency pose for a photo after the signing ceremony.
By Limb Jae-un
Korea.net Staff Writer
Photos courtesy of the Korea Coast Guard
jun2@korea.kr
