Indonesian navy ship makes friendly visit to Vietnam
On August 19, the Indonesian Navy’s KRI Bung Tomo - 357 corvettes, with 86 officers and sailors on board, docked at the Nha Rong port in Ho Chi Minh City, starting its five-day friendly visit to Vietnam.
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The naval forces of the two nations are set to conduct joint exercises at sea, as part of their second joint training session this year.
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| The Indonesian Navy’s KRI Bung Tomo - 357 corvette. (Source: sggp.org.vn) |
In addition to the naval drills, the Indonesian officers will pay a courtesy visit to the High Command of the Naval Region 2, participate in cultural, sports, and culinary exchanges with young Vietnamese officers, and visit the southern city’s historical sites and landmarks.
The crew will also engage in formation training, a passing exercise, and search and rescue operations alongside the personnel of Naval Region 2 as they leave the port.
The visit of the KRI Bung Tomo and the associated activities of the Indonesian Navy is expected to strengthen further the traditional relationship and friendship between the two ASEAN member states. It also aims to enhance cooperation, mutual understanding, and trust between the military forces of both countries, particularly their navies.
(Source: VNA)
