Nusa Dua (Antara Bali) - Indonesia`s chief security minister, Djoko Suyanto, has called on security agencies in Bali to be on the alert ahead of and during the 5th Annual Meeting of Bali Democracy Forum (BDF), which will be held from November 8-10.
Some 12 heads of state as well as cabinet ministers and ambassadors from dozens of countries are scheduled to attend the meeting to discuss democracy issues.
"It is not impossible that terrorists in Poso would think of shifting their target to this place, as many heads of state will be gathered here," Djoko said at a meeting on security preparations for the event.
He noted that the Balinese people might be concerned about security issues, because any disruption could negatively affect the arrival of foreign tourists in the island.
"There should be certain zones where not everybody should be able to enter. Only those people who are eligible should be allowed in," Djoko stated.
"Such a policy can restrict the movement of tourists but it must be implemented for the sake of everyone`s security," he explained.
National police chief General Timur Pradopo also emphasized the importance of beefing up security at the various entry points of the city.
"Security agencies must be on the alert to keep terrorists at bay," he said.
"Almost as a rule, these terrorists launch attacks between September and December," Timur added.(*/T007)
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Some 12 heads of state as well as cabinet ministers and ambassadors from dozens of countries are scheduled to attend the meeting to discuss democracy issues.
"It is not impossible that terrorists in Poso would think of shifting their target to this place, as many heads of state will be gathered here," Djoko said at a meeting on security preparations for the event.
He noted that the Balinese people might be concerned about security issues, because any disruption could negatively affect the arrival of foreign tourists in the island.
"There should be certain zones where not everybody should be able to enter. Only those people who are eligible should be allowed in," Djoko stated.
"Such a policy can restrict the movement of tourists but it must be implemented for the sake of everyone`s security," he explained.
National police chief General Timur Pradopo also emphasized the importance of beefing up security at the various entry points of the city.
"Security agencies must be on the alert to keep terrorists at bay," he said.
"Almost as a rule, these terrorists launch attacks between September and December," Timur added.(*/T007)
Editor : Nyoman Budhiana
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