Kuala Lumpur: Malaysia’s Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin has extended an official invitation to Indonesia to take part in the 2025 Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition (LIMA). The invitation was extended following a meeting with his Indonesian counterpart, Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin, during a courtesy call at Wisma Pertahanan.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, the Ministry of Defence emphasized that this invitation highlights the commitment of both nations to enhance defence relations through initiatives at both bilateral and multilateral levels. The courtesy call between the two ministers underscores the unwavering dedication to fostering robust cooperation for regional peace and stability.

The upcoming 17th edition of LIMA is scheduled to take place from May 20 to 24 in Langkawi. The meeting between the defence ministers also signifies the strong diplomatic and defence ties established between Malaysia and Indonesia. Their discussions included regional defence and security perspectives, as well as the 2025 ASEAN Chairmanship.

The agenda also covered the 44th Malaysia-Indonesia General Border Committee (GBC MALINDO 44th), set to occur in Malaysia this year, focusing on collective efforts to address regional security challenges. Mohamed Khaled took the opportunity to congratulate Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin on his appointment as Indonesia’s Defence Minister and expressed optimism for Indonesia’s continued growth under President Prabowo Subianto’s leadership.

The courtesy call also included a ceremonial guard of honour, where the Indonesian Defence Minister inspected the troops from the First Battalion of the Royal Ranger Regiment, led by Major Muhammad Akmal Hakim Sabarudin.