TNI Commander, TNI General Andica Percasa said that the honorary visit of General Mark A. Milley, Chief of the United States Military Joint Chiefs of Staff to TNI Headquarters, was a good start to the friendly military relations between the two countries.
“This honorary visit is the first in 14 years. I hope this will be a good start for the friendly relations between TNI and the United States military in the future. Thank you General Mark A Milley,” General Andica said on his official YouTube channel, which was monitored between, Saturday (17/9/2022).
According to the commander, the period of 14 years is no short time and the journey of the most senior and highest ranking military officer in the United States Armed Forces seems very meaningful.
The moment of the friendly visit was also used by General Andica Percasa to invite General Miley and his delegation to visit the environment of TNI Headquarters.
After reviewing the surroundings of the TNI Headquarters, General Andika Perkasa invited General Miley for lunch with typical Indonesian food, and music and dances typical of Indonesian culture.
“I believe that the cooperation between TNI and the US military will continue to grow and become closer because that is what we are doing,” General Andica said.
next. At the time of the signing of the friendly cooperation, General Andica Percasa also invited three-star generals in the ranks of TNI to participate and witness.
“I also brought in a three-star general and a partner because I believe one day will succeed and take over this leadership. So, I want to make sure they share the value that I have fostered, Which is to bring US cooperation with Indonesia closer,” the TNI commander told General Milley. (ant/bill/iss)
