Jakarta (ANTARA) - An Indonesian Navy warship conducted a port visit in South Africa this week to strengthen bilateral relations between the two countries’ naval forces during its return voyage to Indonesia from Italy, the navy said on Saturday.
The visit was carried out while KRI Prabu Siliwangi-321 was sailing back to Indonesia after completing activities in Italy, according to an official Indonesian Navy statement received in Jakarta.
Indonesian Navy Spokesperson Rear Admiral Tunggul said the port visit was led by the ship’s commanding officer, Navy Colonel Kurniawan Koes Atmadja.
During the visit, several embassy representatives and officers from the South African Navy boarded and toured KRI Prabu Siliwangi-321 while the vessel was docked.
After the port visit activities, the ship’s commander and officers, accompanied by Indonesia’s Defence Attaché in Pretoria Marine Colonel Guntur Alamsyih, paid a courtesy call to FOF Simon’s Town Naval Base.
The Indonesian delegation was received by Rear Admiral Handsome Thamsanga Matshane of the South African Navy during a meeting held in a friendly atmosphere.
During the meeting, representatives from both navies exchanged commemorative plaques as a symbol of friendship and cooperation between the Indonesian Navy and the South African Navy.
The visit also included a stop at the City of Cape Town, where the delegation was received by Alderman James Vos, a member of the city’s mayoral committee.
Discussions during the visit highlighted the importance of strengthening bilateral relations through maritime engagement and closer communication between government and military institutions.
Tunggul said the port visit formed part of Indonesia’s broader naval diplomacy aimed at expanding international cooperation and reinforcing ties with partner countries.
Such interactions also help improve mutual understanding between naval personnel while opening opportunities for future cooperation in maritime operations and professional exchanges.
Indonesia hopes the engagement will deepen bilateral relations with South Africa and support broader maritime cooperation between the two nations.
Naval diplomacy missions involving Indonesian warships are regularly used to strengthen partnerships, promote confidence-building measures and support stability in international maritime regions.
The voyage of KRI Prabu Siliwangi-321 also serves to showcase the professionalism and operational capability of Indonesian Navy personnel to international partners. Antara
The visit was carried out while KRI Prabu Siliwangi-321 was sailing back to Indonesia after completing activities in Italy, according to an official Indonesian Navy statement received in Jakarta.
Indonesian Navy Spokesperson Rear Admiral Tunggul said the port visit was led by the ship’s commanding officer, Navy Colonel Kurniawan Koes Atmadja.
During the visit, several embassy representatives and officers from the South African Navy boarded and toured KRI Prabu Siliwangi-321 while the vessel was docked.
After the port visit activities, the ship’s commander and officers, accompanied by Indonesia’s Defence Attaché in Pretoria Marine Colonel Guntur Alamsyih, paid a courtesy call to FOF Simon’s Town Naval Base.
The Indonesian delegation was received by Rear Admiral Handsome Thamsanga Matshane of the South African Navy during a meeting held in a friendly atmosphere.
During the meeting, representatives from both navies exchanged commemorative plaques as a symbol of friendship and cooperation between the Indonesian Navy and the South African Navy.
The visit also included a stop at the City of Cape Town, where the delegation was received by Alderman James Vos, a member of the city’s mayoral committee.
Discussions during the visit highlighted the importance of strengthening bilateral relations through maritime engagement and closer communication between government and military institutions.
Tunggul said the port visit formed part of Indonesia’s broader naval diplomacy aimed at expanding international cooperation and reinforcing ties with partner countries.
Such interactions also help improve mutual understanding between naval personnel while opening opportunities for future cooperation in maritime operations and professional exchanges.
Indonesia hopes the engagement will deepen bilateral relations with South Africa and support broader maritime cooperation between the two nations.
Naval diplomacy missions involving Indonesian warships are regularly used to strengthen partnerships, promote confidence-building measures and support stability in international maritime regions.
The voyage of KRI Prabu Siliwangi-321 also serves to showcase the professionalism and operational capability of Indonesian Navy personnel to international partners. Antara