I am General Mulyono, Chief of Staff of the Indonesian Army, and I would like to express
my highest appreciation to the Royal Thai Army as the host for their warm reception and hospitality. I am certain that with this pleasant and exquisite condition, our host would be able to induce positive participation to everyone in discussing ways to enhance military cooperation in ASEAN. 3 On this occasion, I would also like to express our regrets and humble apology regarding all anxieties and unsafe conditions felt by our neighbors caused by smoke haze from Indonesia’s forest and land fire. I also am very grateful for the support given to us by