JAKARTA, June 28 (Xinhua) -- The Philippines will allow Indonesian military to enter its territory if another kidnapping of Indonesian nationals occurs there, Indonesian defense minister said here Tuesday.
Defense Minister Ryamizard Ryacudu made the remarks after meeting with his Philippine counterpart Voltaire Gazmin in Manila in an effort to release seven Indonesian seamen being held hostage by an armed group in southern Philippines.
"We have reached an agreement, should another kidnapping occur again, we can enter the territory," Ryacudu said at the security chief's ministry.
He said his meeting with Gazmin was carried out after their meeting with Malaysian defense minister, who also agreed to the entry of Indonesian military to the Philippine territory, last week.
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