Jakarta, July 18 -- Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) Commander General Agus Subiyanto praised military and police officers of the Patriot II Task Force for enhancing Indonesia's image by successfully leading the 2025 Bastille Day Parade in France.

"You have carried out your duties well with remarkable focus. Your performance has certainly placed Indonesia in the global spotlight," he told the officers at Halim Perdanakusuma Air Base in East Jakarta on Friday.

He expressed confidence that the contingent's participation in France's national day celebrations would further strengthen the harmonious ties between Indonesia and France.

The commander emphasized that the task force's presence had opened avenues for the two countries to en...