Jakarta – Moeldoko, Chief of Staff to the President, expressed his optimism about the consistent development of the Indonesian Armed Forces (TNI) as an increasingly professional institution that prioritizes human rights. Various survey institutions have placed TNI as the institution with the highest level of public trust in Indonesia.

“Since the reform era, TNI has positioned itself very well by educating its soldiers to become professionals that are highly respected by the Indonesian people. Human rights and humanitarian law issues are serious guidelines for TNI leadership in developing professional soldiers in the field who respect human rights,” said Moeldoko during the opening of the seminar entitled “Mitigating Risks of Danger for Civilians” in Jakarta on Monday.

In the seminar held by the Center for Naval Analyses (CNA) in collaboration with the United States Department of State, Moeldoko emphasized the need for training in mitigating risks of danger for civilian populations during military operations. This is because TNI is a key component of national defense that has an obligation to protect the right to life and the right to a sense of security for all Indonesian citizens.

As the Commander of Indonesian Military from 2013 to 2015, Moeldoko also assured that the training and preparation of TNI soldiers in military operations comply with international humanitarian law.

“I hope that seminars like this will be a process of mutual learning that contributes to the distribution of knowledge and experience. We need to learn from the experiences of the United States, which have fought in various countries. Indonesia also has extensive experience in military operations. So, if we combine the experiences of these two countries, hopefully it will be beneficial in the future,” added Moeldoko.

It is worth noting that since 1957, Indonesia has been actively involved in United Nations Peacekeeping Missions and has made significant contributions to world order, in accordance with the constitution. Indonesia consistently ranks among the top ten contributors of UN Peacekeeping Forces.

The Executive Office of the President continues to promote cooperation between Indonesia and the United States, especially in ensuring stability and peace in the region through various collaborations in defense, education, and other fields.