Indonesia asks Australia about territorial violation

The Indonesian government on Friday demanded a formal clarification regarding the recent instances of intrusion by the Australian navy into its waters.

Agus R. Barnas, spokesman of Indonesia's coordinating ministry for politics, law and security, said the Indonesian government deplored and rejected the violation of its sovereignty and territorial integrity by the Australian vessels, Xinhua reported.

"Indonesia asks for formal clarification through diplomatic means with regard to the said violation," Barnas told a press conference at the ministry.

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