Poroshenko signs law on ratifying agreement with Indonesia on cooperation in defense industry

16:57, 01.03.2017 1 min read

Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko has signed the law on ratification of the agreement between the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine and the government of Indonesia on cooperation in the defense industry, approved by the Verkhovna Rada on February 8.

According to the official website of the head of state, the agreement was signed on August 5, 2016 during Poroshenko's state visit to Indonesia.

The agreement introduces general principles for the development of bilateral cooperation in the defense industry between the two countries in areas of mutual interest in accordance with the laws of the states, principles of mutual respect, trust and benefit.

The areas of cooperation between Ukraine and Indonesia will include exchange of visits by senior officials, including those from the armed forces, the development of military and technical cooperation, cooperation in the defense industry and logistics, exchange of information on defense and military issues, cooperation in the development of military education and training.