"The presence of the vice president demonstrates the commitment of the Government of the Republic of Indonesia in countering the threat of terrorism," Political, Legal, and Security Affairs Minister Wiranto affirmed.
The meeting was attended by representatives from 23 countries, the UN, ASEAN, and the Interpol, according to Wiranto.
The views and experiences of the participants would be utilized to draft strategies to counter cross-border terrorism, he added.
Kalla was accompanied by Wiranto, Justice and Human Rights Minister Yasonna Laoly, Police Chief General Tito Karnavian, Attorney General HM Prasetyo, and Bali Governor Made Mangku Pastika.
The meeting was convened back-to-back along with the 2nd Counter-Terrorism Financing (CTF) Summit, jointly organized by the Indonesian Transaction Report and Analysis Centre and the Australian Transaction Report and Analysis Centre, at the same venue, from August 8 to 11.
At least 200 experts from more than 20 countries are participating in the CTF aimed at promoting cooperation and collaboration among financial intelligence agencies, particularly in Southeast Asia.
(Uu.F001/INE/KR-BSR/A014)
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