Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
09JAKARTA948
2009-06-03 10:31:00
UNCLASSIFIED
Embassy Jakarta
Cable title:
INDONESIAN AIR ASSETS FOR PAKISTAN
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SUBJECT: INDONESIAN AIR ASSETS FOR PAKISTAN
REF: STATE 55654
(SBU) Per reftel instruction, Mission reached out to Defense
and Foreign Affairs contacts who confirmed that Indonesia
does have six active Mi-17 helicopters. These aircraft are
part of the government's lift capability for humanitarian
assistance and disaster relief. This is an important
priority for Indonesia, which suffers from periodic natural
disasters, including the December 2004 tsunami and the May
2006 Jogjakarta earthquake. In light of this, Mission
believes it is unlikely that these helicopters are available
for donation, purchase or lease. If Washington, nonetheless,
wants us to pursue this with the GoI, please advise.
HUME