![]() ![]() "This is a rare opportunity to exchange our ideas so that we acquire a better knowledge and understanding of those particular issues," said Admiral Ade Supandi, Chief of the Indonesian Navy. The workshop will also cover other maritime security operations, which are below the threshold of armed conflict, such as anti-piracy, rescue and movement of people at sea. Through such events, the ICRC is seeking to share with the participating countries its expertise on law of naval warfare and stimulate exchanges on its applicability in the region." ![]() "Naval forces in the region are already routinely involved in a range of maritime operations. ![]() "If tensions continue to rise, there could be an increasing risk of clashes at sea in a region which has the world's busiest maritime trade route," Mr Sutter added. "Maritime and territorial disputes feature prominently in the Asia-Pacific Region", said Christoph Sutter, who heads the ICRC's regional delegation for Indonesia and Timor-Leste. The aim of this five-day event is to facilitate operational dialogue on maritime security issues, especially on the laws of naval warfare. Surabaya (ICRC) – The Indonesian Navy and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) today opened the third Asia Pacific Workshop on the Law of Armed Conflict at Sea in Surabaya. CC BY-NC-ND / Mia Pitria Pangestie / ICRC ![]()
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