JAKARTA (WAM)

Indonesian president-elect and Defence Minister, Prabowo Subianto, has awarded the Commander of Joint Operations at the UAE Ministry of Defence, Major General Saleh Mohammed Saleh Al Ameri, the “Dharma Yudha Defence Medal” in recognition of his efforts to strengthen military cooperation between the two friendly countries.

The medal is one of Indonesia's highest military honours and is awarded to both Indonesian and foreign military figures who have contributed to enhancing defence strategies and military cooperation with friendly nations.

The award was presented to Major General Al Ameri by Lieutenant General Donny Ermawan Taufanto, Secretary-General of the Indonesian Ministry of Defence, in a ceremony held at the Ministry's headquarters in Jakarta.

The event was attended by senior officers from both sides.