Chinese ships enter Natuna, Prabowo Subianto: We're just cool, relax
The TNI is on standby in North Natuna waters, related to violations of sea areas committed by a number of Chinese ships.
Control of Combat Alert Operations led by Commander of the Combined Commander of Defense I, Admiral Madya Yudo Margono. The TNI has also prepared the main tools of weapons system, including the Airplane and Ship of the Republic of Indonesia. North Natuna is the main concern area in 2020.
The Minister of Defense, Prabowo Subianto raised his voice, responding to the heating of conditions in Natuna waters related to Chinese intervention. Prabowo added, nothing was disturbed including investment from China.
This was conveyed by the Minister of Defense, Prabowo Subianto, after the meeting at the Maritime Coordinating Ministry Office. When asked about the addition of TNI personnel or not, Prabowo answered "Let's just be cool, relax."
Meanwhile Menkopolhukam, Mahfud MD ensured an exclusive economic zone violation in Natuna waters. As a country that has sovereignty over international law, Menkopolhukam will act to protect Indonesian waters.
December 30, 2019, in a routine patrol on the border of the exclusive economic zone of the North Natuna Sea, KRI Tjiptadi-381 found the Chinese ship, Coast Guard, who escorted Chinese fishing vessels.
KRI Tjiptadi 381 officers opened communication with Chinese Coast Coast Guard crew and expelled them and fishing boats to stay away from the exclusive economic zone. natuna prabowo subianto laut natuna indonesia china tiongkok menteri pertahanan