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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Niniek Karmini

US Army chief seeks closer security ties with Indonesia amid tensions in South China Sea

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U.S. Army Chief of Staff James McConville met with Indonesia’s top defense official on Friday to push for stronger security ties amid growing Chinese maritime activity in the Indo-Pacific region.

McConville said he and Indonesian Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto discussed ways to deepen cooperation, including enhanced military exercises between the countries.

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