North Korean Delegation To Get Special Security Cover

Bandung, W Java (Antara Bali)- The West Java Police will implement special security measures for a North Korean delegation participating in the 60th commemoration of the Asia-Africa Conference (AAC) to be held in Bandung, on April 24, 2015.

"We are proud that the North Korean delegation will be led by the president or presidium chairman, who will come to Indonesia. Sure, there will be special security arrangements, including for the Chinese delegation," West Java Police Chief Inspector General Mochammad Iriawan stated here, Tuesday.

The West Java Police will deploy special personnel for the delegations and implement stringent security measures. The participation of the North Korean and Chinese leaders in the AAC 2015 has demonstrated their trust in Indonesia's security.

The West Java Police is committed to ensuring security in Bandung during the implementation of the AAC 2015.

In total, 57 delegations from Asian and African nations have confirmed their attendance at the commemoration of the 60th anniversary of the AAC, which will be held on April 19-24, in Jakarta and Bandung. Of the 10 ASEAN member countries, the Philippines will not be attending the event, while Thailand has not confirmed its participation.

Events marking the AAC will include a senior official meeting on April 19, a ministerial-level meeting on April 20, the Asian-African Business Summit on April 21, and the Asian-African Summit in Jakarta on April 22 and 23.

In addition, heads of states will participate in the historical walk event, which will be held in Bandung on April 24. The AAC was first organized in Bandung in April 1955, at the initiative of Indonesia, Myanmar (Burma), Ceylon (Sri Lanka), India, and Pakistan. (WDY)