Jakarta, Aug. 25 -- Indonesia's Maritime Security Agency (Bakamla) said it plans to expand cooperation with Vietnam's coast guard, including joint patrols in shared border waters to combat illegal activities and strengthen maritime security.

"We are exploring coordinated patrols," Bakamla Chief Vice Admiral Irvansyah after welcoming Vietnam's Coast Guard vessel CSB-8001 at Tanjung Priok Port in North Jakarta on Monday.

He said technical details of the cooperation will be discussed in meetings over the coming days. The collaboration will also include joint exercises, personnel exchanges, and training programs.

"This partnership will enhance our capabilities in safeguarding Indonesian and ASEAN waters," Irvansyah said, adding that it als...