Bogor: Islamic State (ISIS) has no place in Indonesia, President Joko Widodo has said, amid growing concern that south-east Asia was becoming a fertile ground for the group.
“Indonesia opposes all forms of extremism and violence,” Mr Widodo said, ahead of his state visit to India, beginning on Monday.
“The ISIS has no place in Indonesia,” he said, adding that his country was taking a comprehensive approach in fighting extremism through hard power by law enforcement and legislation; as well as soft power by taking a religious and cultural approach.
“Indonesia will always cooperate with all countries to fight terrorism,” he said, adding that such cooperation would be through the exchange of information as well as intelligence exchanges and cooperation.
