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Bali Govt Bans Drone Flying during 1st HLM of the AIS Forum

PRESS RELEASE

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

No.52/SP/TKM-AISFORUM2023/10/2023

Badung, 10 October 2023 – The Bali Provincial Government appeals to the public to refrain from flying drones during the preparation and organization of the 1st High-Level Meeting of the Archipelagic and Island States Forum that will take place on 10—11 October in Bali.

This was said by the Regional Secretary of the Bali Provincial Government, Dewa Made Indra, on Tuesday, 10 October. The appeal and prohibition, he emphasized, are essential to ensure safety and comfort during the 1st HLM in the region.

“Regarding the security of the 1st HLM of the AIS Forum, the National Police (Polri) has already carried out Operation Tribrata Agung 2023. The regulation on the prohibition on flying drones has been implemented in the operation,” he said.

He also mentioned that the anticipation and mitigation of security in the operation carried out by the National Police would be handled by the Action Task Force tasked with handling various potential disturbances, such as social conflict, terrorism, the use of firearms, explosives, bombs, and unregistered flying drones during the event.

The ban on drones, added Dewa Made Indra, also applies to kite flying activities, which have always been a popular activity in Bali.

This ban is even outlined in Circular Letter Number B.23.338/14322/V/DISNAKER ESDM on kite flying activities from 4—18 October in Bali Province.

“In line with the National Police’s Operation, to ensure security, order, and smooth running of the 1st HLM, we strongly urge the public to refrain from flying drones or unmanned aircraft in the Nusa Dua area,” he said.

The 1st HLM carries the theme "Fostering Collaboration, Enabling Innovation, for Our Ocean and Our Future". The meeting will address global issues related to the ocean.

Indonesia, at the HLM, promotes and focuses on three aspects, namely blue economy development, climate change, and strengthening the solidarity between island and archipelagic countries.

The AIS Forum collaboration will bring benefits to all participating countries, including Indonesia, by improving communications, sharing experiences, and accelerating the solutions to development problems through the unification of views on marine issues. (US/TR/Elvira Inda Sari/AAN/FLW)

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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.

 

For more information, please contact:

Director General of Public Information and Communications of the Ministry of Communications and Informatics – Usman Kansong (0816785320).

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Regional Secretary of Bali Provincial Government, Dewa Made Indra, when contacted by the Communications and Media Team, on Tuesday, 10 October 2023, emphasized the ban on drones flying during the 2023 High-Level Meeting of the AIS Forum in Bali. (Photo: Bali Provincial Government Public Relations)