Deputy Defence Minister Visits Brunei Mission In Aceh

Bandar Seri Begawan - The Deputy Minister of Defence, Pehin Datu Singamanteri Colonel (Retired) Dato Paduka Haji Mohammad Yasmin Bin Haji Umar made a working visit to Banda Aceh, in Indonesia from Dec 3-5.

The visit was aimed at having a closer look at the progress of the Aceh Monitoring Mission (AMM) and meeting with Brunei Darussalam's contingent to the mission.

During the visit, the Deputy Minister held a discussion with Mr. Peter Feith, Head of the Aceh Monitoring Mission based in Banda Aceh.

He was briefed on the progress made on the implementation of the peace agreement between the government of Indonesia and theAceh Freedom Movement.

Mr Feith expressed his admiration and satisfaction on the high level professionalism and dedication demonstrated by the Brunei Darussalam contingent in carrying out their tasks and responsibilities.

He expressed his appreciation for the support given by the government of Brunei Darussalam through its participation in the AMM.

The Deputy Minister also visited the AMM District Office at Lamno, headed by a team leader from Brunei Darussalam, Major Haslen bin Hj Hassan.

The AMM District Office serves as monitoring posts for the AMM in various parts of Aceh Jaya.

Brunei Darussalam sent a 20 personnel contingent to the AMM comprising 12 Royal Brunei Armed Forces personnel and eight Royal Brunei Police Force personnel, led by Lt. Col Md. Yussof bin Haji Abd Rahman.

Other countries that make up the AMM are Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Norway, Switzerland and the European Union.

This mission monitors the implementation of the peace agreement set out in the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed by the government of Indonesia and the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) on Aug 15, 2005.

The involvement of RBAF personnel in the mission is one of the Ministry of Defence initiatives in projecting positive contribution by Brunei Darussalam towards the region's stability and security.

The Brunei Darussalam contingent departed last September for Banda Aceh, and are assigned to different locations in the province.  -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin

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