Bali Police Urges Community to Maintain Public Order and Security for a Successful 1st HLM of the AIS Forum

PRESS RELEASE

COMMUNICATIONS AND MEDIA TEAM OF THE 2023 HLM OF THE AIS FORUM

No.20/SP/TKM-AISFORUM2023/10/2023

Denpasar, 5 October 2023 – To ensure the security of the 1st High-Level Meeting (HLM) of the Archipelagic and Island States (AIS) Forum, the Indonesian Police (Polri) expects the Balinese people to actively participate in maintaining the security and public order.

This was communicated by the National Police's Public Relations Division Head, Police Chief Commissioner Jansen Avitus Panjaitan, in Jakarta on Thursday, 5 October.

Jansen also urged the Balinese people to support and ensure the success of the 1st High-Level Meeting (HLM) of the AIS Forum, which will be held in the ITDC area of Nusa Dua, Bali, on 10—11 October.

In the meantime, Jansen apologized to tourists who wish to visit and are vacationing in Bali, particularly in the areas of Denpasar City, Badung Regency, and Gianyar. He expressed regret if any disruptions in security, safety, order, and traffic flow are encountered by the tourists.

"We apologize for any inconvenience caused by the preparation and implementation of the 1^st HLM, such as traffic jams. Let us make it a success by maintaining Bali's public order and security situation. The success of this event will have an impact on the tourism sector because it will raise travelers' interest in visiting the island of Bali," he stated.

The 1st HLM will carry the theme "Fostering Collaboration, Enabling Innovation for Our Ocean and Our Future," which will specifically discuss global issues related to the ocean.

As host, Indonesia will also promote and focus on three issues: blue economy development, climate change challenges, and strengthening solidarity among archipelagic and island states.

Indonesia initiated the meeting because it recognizes that cooperation and collaboration are required to address the shared issues that archipelagic and island states face.

The AIS Forum collaboration is believed to benefit all participating countries, including Indonesia. These benefits primarily stem from enhanced communication, experience sharing, and expedited resolution of developmental challenges by uniting perspectives on maritime issues.

Additionally, the AIS Forum will promote better relations between Indonesia and other archipelagic and island states. (Humas Polri/TR/Elvira Inda Sari)

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About AIS Forum:

The Archipelagic and Island States (AIS) Forum is a global platform for cooperation among island and archipelagic states that aims at strengthening collaboration to address global issues with four main areas of focus: climate change mitigation and adaptation, the blue economy, marine plastic debris, and good maritime governance. The 2023 High-Level Meeting of the AIS Forum is organized to reinforce the role of the AIS Forum as a center for smart and innovative solutions and a platform for collaboration in promoting the future agenda of global maritime governance.

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Head of the Public Relations Division of the National Police, Police Chief Commissioner Jansen Avitus Panjaitan (center), on Thursday 5 October 2023 in Jakarta, expresses his hope for the people of Bali to support the upkeep of the security and public order.