Inp.polri.go.id - Jakarta. Approximately 4.500 joint forces comprising the Indonesian Military (TNI) and the Indonesian National Police (INP) are being prepared to ensure the security of President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo's working visit to Papua. They will be deployed at key locations, including Sentani Airport, the governor's office, and Keerom Regency, which are part of President Jokowi's itinerary.

President Jokowi is expected to arrive in Jayapura on Wednesday (5/7/23) afternoon and is scheduled to visit Asmat Regency to inaugurate the Ewer Airport the next day (6/7/23). Furthermore, on Friday (7/7/23), President Jokowi will attend the Papua Street Carnival event at the Papua Governor's Office and participate in the inaugural harvest of the corn food estate granary in Keerom Regency.

The Commander of 172 Praja Wira Yakhti Military District Command Brigadier General Dedi Hardono stated that a security readiness assembly was held. Maximum security will be achieved through good cooperation and synergy among the relevant personnel, he added.

"By fostering good cooperation and synergy among the relevant personnel, we will be able to proactively and promptly anticipate any potential incidents," he said.

(rz/pr/um)