SUARA NEGERI | SINGAPORE — The Head of the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) Center for International Cooperation (Kapuskersin), Rear Admiral Donny Suharto, S.H., M.Tr., Opsla., accompanied by the Head of the ASEAN Cooperation Division (Kabidkerma) of the TNI Puskersin, Colonel Arm David Eldo, S.Sos., M.Tr. (Han), attended the Shangri-La Dialogue Sherpa Meeting held at The Tower Ballroom, Shangri-La Hotel, Singapore, Sunday (January 19, 2026).
The meeting, held from January 18 to 20, 2026, is a crucial forum for senior defense officials worldwide to examine global security dynamics and formulate strategic recommendations before proceeding to a defense ministerial summit.
The presence of the TNI Puskersin delegation at this international event underscores the TNI's commitment to conducting proactive defense diplomacy.
Through a series of seminars and interactive discussions, the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) actively contributes by conveying key insights on the direction of future defense policy while strengthening strategic thinking to maintain stability and peace in the region.
Besides serving as a forum for exchanging ideas, the Sherpa Meeting also serves to strengthen multilateral relations with partner countries through constructive dialogue.
The TNI's participation in this forum is expected to generate a shared understanding in addressing increasingly complex global security challenges, in line with the TNI's role as a strategic partner in maintaining international security. (*)
