The United States and Indonesia launched joint military exercises, codenamed “Super Garuda Shield,” that will involve soldiers from both sides and dozens of allied nations. Aug)
The United States has announced that the exercises are aimed at “Increase regional cooperation to support freedom and openness in the Asia-Pacific region”
The United States and its Asian allies have expressed concern over China’s growing influence in the Pacific. But he reiterated that the exercise was not intended to intimidate any nation, although it was “greater than ever” than in the past.
The joint drills, which cover land, sea and air forces, will last until Aug. 14, using the Sumatra area. and the Riau Islands, which are close to Malaysia and Singapore.
At least 4,000 American and Indonesian soldiers will conduct tactical training with soldiers from Australia, Singapore, and Japan, who are deployed by the Self-Defense Forces for the first time. Canada, France, India, Malaysia, South Korea, Papua New Guinea, East Timor and Britain also sent troops to join as “Observer”
“This is a maneuver to build confidence. oneness common understanding Potential enhancement and other related… So it was a real military maneuver. and does not intend to threaten any nation.” Major General Stephen Smith, commander of US forces gave a media interview in Jakarta on July 29.
This movement also occurred at the same time. With the Speaker of the US House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi leading a delegation on a tour of Asian countries amid tensions with “China” that threatens to take retaliation. If US officials This person visited “Taiwan”
Pelosi’s office has yet to announce whether she will visit Taipei. But a spokesman for the Chinese Air Force has already said it will send a fighter squadron to fly around the island of Taiwan. to prepare if necessary “Protect Sovereignty and the territorial integrity of the country.”
Meanwhile, US President Joe Biden spoke by phone with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday, with the two sides agreeing to hold their first face-to-face summit. And there was a warning signal from Xi, who warned the United States against “playing with fire” by meddling in Taiwanese affairs.
source: Reuters
