REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, JAKARTA -- The military will not allow any party to disrupt the 60th anniversary events of the Asian-African Conference (AAC) scheduled on April 19-25, 2015, in Jakarta and Bandung, stated Indonesian Defense Forces (TNI) Commander General Moeldoko.

"The TNI and the National Police (Polri) will not allow any party to disturb the implementation of the 60th anniversary commemoration of the AAC. So far, preparations have been made well," the TNI chief noted while addressing the roll call on the AAC preparations at the National Monument (Monas) Square here on Wednesday.

Therefore, the TNI chief also instructed all leaders of the TNI services and soldiers to not hesitate in overcoming any on-field problems and developments.

"In carrying out the duties, (the TNI) officers should always strictly adhere to the principles of neutrality, firmness, and professionalism. This means they have to abide by the standing procedures and ethics in implementing security measures while exercising self-control, maintaining composure, and not becoming provoked," he explained.

All forces of the TNI-National Police (Polri) involved in securing the events are ordered to continue analyzing all developments in a coordinated manner with the intelligence elements of the National Intelligence Agency (BIN), the TNI's Strategic Intelligence Agency (Bais), and the intelligence elements in the regions.

General Moeldoko pointed out that the AAC event was the realization of the Asian-African spirit since 1955 in responding to every development and challenge faced by member countries through partnership and concrete cooperation.

He emphasized that the AAC event must be a success as it has to do with the country's honor and authority before the international community.

In view of the large number of attending heads of state and government and in the midst of current global security conditions considered not conducive by several participating countries, the TNI has set up a joint security command to ensure security of the VVIP guests, he pointed out.

The command comprises presidential security guards reinforced by the TNI/Police forces and supported by the regional security task forces that would secure Ring II and III areas and special task forces that would indirectly secure on-site activities of VVIPs.

The roll call was also attended by Deputy National Police Commissioner General Badrodin Haiti, Navy Chief of Staff Admiral Ade Supandi, Air Force Chief of Staff Marshal Agus Supriyatna, and Army Chief of Staff General Gator Nurmantyo.

In total, 57 delegations from Asian and African nations have confirmed their attendance at the commemoration of the 60th anniversary of the AAC, which will be held on April 19-24, in Jakarta and Bandung.

Of the 10 ASEAN member countries, the Philippines will not be attending the event, while Thailand has not confirmed its participation.

Events marking the AAC will include a senior official meeting on April 19, a ministerial-level meeting on April 20, the Asian-African Business Summit on April 21, and the Asian-African Summit in Jakarta on April 22 and 23.

In addition, heads of states will participate in the historical walk event, which will be held in Bandung on April 24.

The AAC was first organized in Bandung in April 1955, at the initiative of Indonesia, Myanmar (Burma), Ceylon (Sri Lanka), India, and Pakistan.

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