The working meeting will discuss the defense ministry's policies and state's defense strategy that Subianto will unveil at the meeting
Jakarta (ANTARA) - The House of Representatives (DPR) Commission I is scheduled to hold a working meeting with Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto on Monday, November 11. "The House Commission I will summon Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto on Monday, November 11, at 10.00 a.m. local time. Through communication between the secretary of the House Commission I and the Defense Ministry, Subianto confirmed the plan to be present. He will be accompanied by the vice defense minister," Chief of the House Commission I Meutya Hafid said in a written statement released Thursday.

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The working meeting will discuss the defense ministry's policies and state defense strategy that Subianto will unveil at the meeting, she said.

Details of the defense ministry's general policies can be conveyed in an open meeting but state strategy and secrets will be discussed in a closed-door meeting, she said.

She was optimistic that the first working meeting between the House Commission I and Subianto will run smoothly. Moreover, the public and media also await Subianto’s presence at the meeting.

The Golkar Party politician also believed that the House Commission I and Subianto can establish a good partnership and respect for each other.

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