RI-Australia Agreed to Add Flight

INDUSTRY.co.id - Jakarta- Minister of Transportation Budi Karya Sumadi said Indonesia-Australia has a positive cooperation in the field of aviation and agreed to increase the number of flights.

"Both of them agreed to add, so give each other benefits and I just reported we have no obstacles, even in addition to passengers, we will also add cargo opportunities," said Budi met at the Presidential Palace complex, Jakarta, Tuesday (13 / 3/2018) after the meeting on preparations for President Joko Widodo's visit to Australia and New Zealand.

Increase in the number of flights of both countries can be done if there is a need from the airlines of each country.

A total of Indonesia-Australia flights from Indonesian airline companies are currently 81 airlines. While Australian airlines serve as many as 92 flights with a number of cities between Indonesia-Australia, especially to Bali and Jakarta.

Budi added that the airline market of both countries is still very potential to be developed.

The minister said the company is exploring the potential of cargo flights, especially from East Nusa Tenggara province, to send fish consumption commodities.

In addition to the economic sector, Indonesia and Australia will also improve relations in the security sector and counter terrorism.

"Intelligence exchanges, and we practice together later," said Defense Minister Ryamizard Ryacudu on improving cooperation with Australia.

President Jokowi is planned to make an official visit to Australia on March 15-18, 2018 to attend the ASEAN-Australia Special Summit (Summit).

Jokowi will also make a state visit to New Zealand.

During his visit to New Zealand, the President will celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Indonesia-New Zealand bilateral relationship.

It will be discussed on improving the relationship between the two countries into a comprehensive partnership and promoting cooperation in trade. (Ant)