security heightened in bali for global summit for world leaders
Bali will host the 7th Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction from May 23-28, 2022. The five-day conference will be hosted in several venues throughout Bali, with the island welcoming government officials, non-government participants, and industry executives. The conference provides a forum for governments to debate crisis response and prevention methods under the auspices of the United Nations. For further security, Bali has deployed thousands of military personnel.
Representatives from all 198 recognized countries will attend the Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction, and this meeting serves as an important warm-up for police and military officials ahead of the G20 Summit in November 2022.
Though the Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction will hold online sessions, the vast majority of attendees will gather in person at Bali's largest conference center. This is just another indicator that Bali's recovery from the Covid-19 outbreak is well underway. It also serves as vital evidence that governments and tourism corporations believe in Indonesia's pandemic response strategy.
Despite the presence of almost 4,000 tourists specifically for the event, officials have made no announcements about potential disturbances for locals or non-conference visitors. Traffic levels have been normal, but this may change over the week. Security has been increased around the event locations and major transportation routes.
The Head of the Udayana IX Bali Military Department indicated that counter-sniper forces have been equipped to be stationed near event areas. The police and Indonesian armed forces (TNI – Tentara Nasional Indonesia) have coordinated security operations across the island, in collaboration with international delegates.
Throughout the event, Indonesia has deployed an extra 2,800 military men to Bali, primarily for surveillance and ceremonial purposes. Indonesian President Joko Widodo will join the Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction. Security for the President is always managed by the TNI first and foremost, with the assistance of state authorities.
The presence of enhanced security has been noted in the run-up to the event and will continue to be felt in the days following its conclusion. The TNI performed a deployment ceremony on Saturday, May 21st, at Citi Mandala Renon Field, near the Monument to the Struggle of the People of Bali. The Deputy Governor of Bali attended the deployment event, which included troop inspection and marching exercises.
Although the police and military have not issued comments announcing prospective road closures owing to the President's visit, natives and visitors to Bali are reminded that the authorities reserve the ability to restrict roads at any time, resulting in traffic problems or the need to redirect a route.
The majority of the Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction programs are being conducted at the Bali International Convention Centre in Bali's south. Accommodation will be provided for delegates throughout the island, and a number of site visits are scheduled throughout Bali. On the 28th of May, delegates and their families will be able to participate in field tours.
Trips to vital heritage sites and culturally significant locations such as Kintamani and Penglipuran Village will be available, according to the conference website's brochure. Another field trip to Uluwatu and Nusa Dua is planned. Visitors to Bali should be aware that delegates may have priority access to these places on Friday, May 28th.
The inflow of international visitors, particularly those on official visits, will be welcomed by the Bali tourism sector, which celebrated another Covid-19 reopening milestone this week when the Indonesian government canceled pre-arrival PCR tests.