Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi, Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), has commenced a four-day official visit to Indonesia as part of ongoing efforts to deepen defence cooperation between the two nations today. This visit aligns with the evolving Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between India and Indonesia, with a particular emphasis on enhancing naval collaboration and fostering maritime security in the Indo-Pacific region.
During the visit, Admiral Tripathi is scheduled to hold high-level discussions with key Indonesian government and defence leaders, including the Defence Minister of Indonesia, Lieutenant General Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin (Retd); General Agus Subiyanto, Commander of the Indonesian Armed Forces; and Admiral Muhammad Ali, Chief of Staff of the Indonesian Navy. These meetings will focus on strengthening bilateral defence ties through enhanced operational collaboration, joint training initiatives, and capacity-building measures.
The visit highlights the robust maritime partnership between India and Indonesia, rooted in their shared vision for a secure and stable Indo-Pacific. The two navies have a long-standing cooperation history, including joint naval exercises, port visits, and coordinated training programs. The 43rd India-Indonesia Coordinated Patrol (IND-INDO CORPAT) is underway from December 10 to 18 along the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL), further underscoring the operational synergy between the two forces.
Admiral Tripathi’s visit is expected to bolster bilateral ties and reaffirm the commitment of both nations to ensuring maritime security, freedom of navigation, and regional stability in the Indo-Pacific.
Team BharatShakti
