JAKARTA

Indonesia’s Coordinating Minister for Politics, Legal and Security Affairs Muhammad Mahfud MD said the country would continue cooperation with Turkey in all fields, especially in defense sector and humanitarian issues.

“Turkey and Indonesia have a very long history dating back to the 12th century. When Indonesia became the first country to be seriously affected by the earthquake and tsunami in 2014, Turkey was one of the first countries which sent emergency aids and help rehabilitate Aceh,” Mahfud said in an exclusive interview with Anadolu Agency in Jakarta on Friday.

The minister added that the cooperation between the two countries

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