I am highly proud of this partnership medal given to me. This is an honor for me to further enhance cooperation, particularly in the fight against drugs.
Jakarta (ANTARA) - Chief of the National Narcotics Board (BNN) Petrus Reinhard Golose has received a partnership medal from Commissioner of the Australian Federal Police (AFP), Reece P. Kershaw, for his dedication to strengthening cooperation between the two agencies.



"I am highly proud of this partnership medal given to me. This is an honor for me to further enhance cooperation, particularly in the fight against drugs," Golose said, according to information posted on the official website of BNN on Thursday.



Kershaw conferred the medal on Golose when he visited the BNN Office in Cawang, East Jakarta.

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The AFP partnership medal, which is in the shape of Saint Edward's Crown and symbolizes the royal authority of Queen Elizabeth II, was bestowed upon the AFP partner in recognition of his significant contribution to AFP and its operations.



"I am highly proud of being able to present the partnership medal, which is the manifestation of AFP's highest honor to its partner, Commissioner General Petrus Reinhard Golose," Kershaw said.

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During his visit to the BNN Office, Kershaw and Golose also discussed ways to strengthen cooperation between BNN and AFP, particularly in the exchange of intelligence and data related to drug trafficking.



Golose said the discussion focused on preventing the threat of the Golden Triangle, Golden Crescent, and South American syndicates, capacity building, and professional development through joint training.



"By doing so, we can together protect these two countries, Indonesia and Australia, particularly from narcotic problems," he added.


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