Jordan, Indonesia discuss security cooperation

AMMAN — Interior Minister Ghaleb Zu’bi on Sunday discussed prospects for bilateral cooperation in the field of security and ways to combat terrorism and extremism with Chief of Indonesian National Counterterrorism Agency Com. Gen. Suhardi Alius and an accompanying delegation, the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported. 

The two sides discussed ways to deal with security challenges and difficulties as a result of regional crises, especially extremist ideologies. Zu’bi and Alius agreed to sign a memorandum of understanding between the two countries in the near future, to identify and activate mechanisms to combat extremism.

The Interior Minister highlighted Jordan’s efforts in combating extremism and terrorism, stressing that it has “surpassed” traditional frameworks by adopting a “holistic approach”.

Zu’bi pointed out that Jordan has developed a strategy to combat terrorism and extremism that is based on communication, and combating extremist organisations in innovative ways.

Com. Gen. Alius stressed the importance of a Jordanian-Indonesian partnership to tackle extremism and terrorism, especially in light of Jordan’s recent experiences and its effective ability to positively deal with the regional crises. He also expressed his country’s appreciation for Jordan’s leading role in the area, especially for hosting large numbers of refugees despite its modest resources and capabilities.