Jakarta (ANTARA) – Indonesia's Defense Ministry confirmed that a proposed Letter of Intent (LOI) on US overflight clearance is not part of the Indonesia-US Major Defense Cooperation Partnership (MDCP).”That (the agreement on overflight clearance for US aircraft) is not included in the MDCP,” Defense Ministry spokesperson Rico Ricardo Sirait said on Tuesday.The MDCP is a defense cooperation framework signed by Defense Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin and US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth in Washington on Monday.Sirait said the Indonesian government is still considering proposals related to overflight permissions for US aircraft in Indonesian airspace.In assessing the proposal, he said the ministry will prioritize national sovereignty, national interests, and compliance with domestic and international law.He stressed that public safety and national sovereignty remain the government's top priorities in any international cooperation.”All forms of cooperation must provide tangible benefits for Indonesia and must not undermine the fundamental principles of state sovereignty, national policy independence, and Indonesia's commitment to an independent and active foreign policy,” he said.Regarding the MDCP, Sirait said the agreement covers cooperation in defense technology development, operational readiness, professional military education, and personnel exchanges.”This cooperation offers an opportunity to strengthen national defense capacity, but must be carried out within the framework of an independent and active foreign policy and full respect for sovereignty,” he added.Earlier reports suggested that a draft agreement between Indonesia and the United States would grant US aircraft full access to Indonesian airspace.The draft includes provisions allowing overflight for emergency operations, crisis response, and jointly agreed training activities.