"The modern TNI along with the people are ready to guard the succession of national leadership for Onward Indonesia,"
Jakarta (ANTARA) - The Indonesian Military (TNI) has played an important role in maintaining the sovereignty and integrity of the nation, Chief of the National Counter-Terrorism Agency (BNPT), Commissioner General Eddy Hartono, stated on Saturday.

"For 79 years, TNI has been present to maintain the territorial sovereignty and integrity of the Unitary State of the Republic of Indonesia (NKRI)," he noted in the agency's statement here on Saturday.

Hartono affirmed that with a patriotic spirit, the TNI can synergize with all elements of the nation to protect the people from various security threats that can disturb national unity.

He highlighted that the TNI, as the frontliner of national defense, also plays an imminent role in countering terrorism in the country.

According to the BNPT chief, the TNI has contributed significantly to creating national stability and keeping citizens safe from the threats of radical groups.

TNI's success in maintaining the nation's security is reflected in the physical defense and strong coordination forged with other institutions, such as the BNPT and the National Police (Polri).

Hartono noted that in several cases, the TNI and Polri had been active in intelligence operations, conducting searches and raids that led to the arrests of terrorism perpetrators.

The BNPT chief stated that TNI's military strength, supported by quality tactical strategies, is the main capital in counter-terrorism operations.

Such efforts conducted by the military can suppress terrorism threats in various regions of Indonesia, especially in areas where terrorists often hide, he remarked.

Moreover, he expected that the TNI could strengthen its role in maintaining national defense, especially in the upcoming succession of national leadership.

"The modern TNI along with the people are ready to guard the succession of national leadership for Onward Indonesia," he remarked.

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