Jakarta, Jan. 23 -- President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) gave weightage to the significance of defense diplomacy for Indonesia presently and in future, affirming that the defense sector would face tougher challenges over the widening spectrum of conflicts worldwide.

"Hence, we must strengthen our defense diplomacy to muffle interstate tensions," he remarked while addressing top officials of the Indonesian Ministry of Defense as well as the top military and police brass here on Thursday.

Indonesia must be ready with its weaponry at any time and condition to enforce the law within its sovereign territories, he emphasized.

To this end, if some individuals question Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto's overseas trips, they are related to Indonesia...