"By involving local community, we will oversee all crossing paths in the districts of Padangbai and Jembrana, Denpasar city and the airport," Commander of 163/Wira Satya Military Resort Command Infantry Colonel Nyoman Cantiasa said during the 56th anniversary celebration of the military resort command in Denpasar city on Tuesday.
He stated that the Indonesian government has maintained a conducive atmosphere in Bali in a bid to offer security and comfort to the king during his visit in the region.
Cantiasa added that his side was ready to secure the king and his entourage during his vacation in Bali by deploying a number of personnel in the sites.
However, he was reluctant to explain the details on the number of personnel deployed as part of security strategies.
Indonesia will offer security to the king and the royal family of Saudi Arabia upon their arrival at Ngurah Rai Airport, along routes that they would pass, and hotels where they would stay.
The local community, the Indonesian National Police, and Presidential Security Guards will jointly offer security to the king.
Cantiasa also noted that his side was still not familiar with the agenda of the king in Bali, where they will be on a vacation in Dewata Island.
"The vacation of the Saudi King and his entourage in Bali is incredible and will be a pride for the people of Bali," he said.
King Salman is scheduled to visit Indonesia from Mar 1 to 9.
In the first four days, the king and his entourage are scheduled to visit Jakarta and Bogor, following which they will depart for Bali on Mar 4 for a five-day scheduled stay.
Cabinet Secretary Pramono Anung had earlier stated that President Joko Widodo will receive King Salman at the Bogor Palace.
Anung informed that the Kings visit will feature discussions centered on five cooperation agreements, including art and cultural promotions, exchange of issues covering pilgrimage safety, the promotion of modern Islam through "dakwah" and ulema exchange, increase in the number of flights from Indonesia to Saudi Arabia, and the eradication of cross-border crimes.
Discussions on economic issues will also include the construction of an oil refinery in Cilacap as a result of the cooperation between Pertamina and a Saudi Arabian oil company, with an investment value of US$6 million.(*)
Editor: Heru Purwanto
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