Major General TNI Dr. Budi Pramono Visits the Philippines for Foreign Strategic Studies:

Manila, September 4, 2023

Major General TNI Dr. Budi Pramono Leads Delegation for Foreign Strategic Studies in the Philippines:

Manila, September 4, 2023 - Major General TNI Dr. Budi Pramono, along with 19 participants from the XXIV Lemhannas RI PPSA, led by Air Marshal TNI Palito Sitorus, embarked on a 5-day working visit to the Philippines from September 2 to 7, 2023. The visit aimed to enhance understanding and cooperation between Indonesia and the Philippines in foreign strategic studies. The delegation was warmly received by the Ambassador of the Republic of Indonesia to the Philippines, Lieutenant General TNI (Ret.) Agus Widjayanto, on the first day of their visit at the Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia in Manila. During the visit, the delegation will engage with various Filipino ministries and agencies to gain insights into governance and policies in the Philippines, strengthening diplomatic ties between the two nations and expanding their understanding of the geopolitical landscape in the Asia-Pacific region.

Dr. Budi Pramono hoped that the visit would provide additional insights for the participants of the XXIV Lemhannas RI PPSA, particularly regarding efforts to build cooperation between Indonesia and the Philippines, as well as the evolving geopolitical situation in the region.

During the 5-day visit, the participants from the XXIV Lemhannas RI PPSA will visit various Filipino ministries and agencies, including the Department Of Foreign Affairs (DFA), the Department Of Interior and Local Government (DILG), the National Defense College Of The Philippines (NDCP), the Armed Forces Of The Philippines (AFP), the Department Of National Defense (DND), and several other locations. The objective of this visit is to gain a deeper understanding of various aspects of Filipino governance and policies.

This visit is expected to strengthen the relationship between Indonesia and the Philippines while expanding the participants' understanding of the political dynamics and geopolitical situation in the Asia-Pacific region. (MA)

Enjoy the journey as we delve into the captivating landscapes of the Philippines