DIPLOMACY
INDONESIAN ARMY CHIEF OF STAFF RECEIVES PRESTIGIOUS MILITARY AWARD
06 May 2009
The Chief of Staff of the Indonesian Army, General (GEN) Agustadi Sasongko Purnomo, was conferred the Meritorious Service Medal (Military) by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence Teo Chee Hean at an investiture held at the Ministry of Defence on 6 May.
This prestigious military award, also known as the Pingat Jasa Gemilang (Tentera), was awarded to GEN Agustadi in recognition of his outstanding contributions towards enhancing the excellent ties between the armies of Singapore and Indonesia.
Under GEN Agustadi's leadership, both armies have participated in bilateral exercises, bilateral visits and personnel exchange programmes at various levels. These interactions have helped to strengthen mutual understanding between both armies.
GEN Agustadi, who is in Singapore from 5 to 7 May, called on Mr Teo, Chief of Defence Force Lieutenant-General Desmond Kuek and Chief of Army Major-General Neo Kian Hong before the investiture. He will visit Headquarters Commando on 7 May.
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