REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, KUALA LUMPUR -- The Indonesian Defense Forces (TNI) and the Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) have agreed to step up cooperation for enhancing the security and stability of the two nations, TNI Chief General Moeldoko said.

He said the agreement was reached during the 11th conference of a High Level Committee of Malaysia and Indonesia (HLC Malindo) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Wednesday.

The TNI chief noted that the agreement was related to an increase in joint exercises, sharing intelligence information, social and economic development in border areas and cooperation in the air, the sea and the land.

Moeldoko further stated that matters related to the border between the two countries had been discussed at the conference in order to maintain security and stability.

According to him, the TNI and MAF's joint efforts to maintain security and stability, particularly along the Malacca Strait, had gained international recognition.

Moeldoko explained that he had also discussed progress in the field of intelligence, operations and training, police and maritime operations and even social and economic fields with MAF Chief General Zulkifeli Bin Mohd Zin.

He also revealed that the 12th conference of the High Level Committee of Malaysia and Indonesia will be held next year in Jakarta. 

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