National Security and Defence Minister, Ratu Inoke Kubuabola and Indonesian counterpart General Retired Ryamizard Ryacudu have discussed areas of cooperation including capacity building.

During the courtesy call, the two parties discussed the use of latest policing techniques to combat crime, traffic management, counter-terrorism and cyber security.

The Minister and his delegation were given a tour of the Indonesian Police Metro Jaya Regional facilities.

Kubuabola also expressed his condolences on behalf of Fiji to the people of Indonesia affected by the recent earthquake.

The Minister is also expected to meet the Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi to further Fiji’s relations with Indonesia in areas of common interests.