A Russian corvette, a submarine and a tugboat arrived at the port of Tanjung Priok on March 29, following a program that includes meetings, protocol activities, sports events and joint training in maneuvering and communication.
A force group from the Russian Navy’s Pacific Fleet arrived in Jakarta on March 29, 2026 for an official visit to Indonesia, strengthening the maritime cooperation agenda between the two countries against the backdrop of the regional focus on stability in the Indo-Pacific region.
The Russian detachment consists of the corvette Gromky, the submarine Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky and the tug Andrey Stepanov. The ships were received at the port of Tanjung Priok, the main port facility in the Indonesian capital.
The ceremony was attended by Rear Admiral Evgeny N. Myasoedov, Deputy Commander of the Forces and Troops of the Northeast of the Russian Pacific Fleet, and Brigadier General Dian Suryansyah of the Indonesian Marine Corps, Deputy Commander of Naval Regional Command III.
During the speeches, representatives from both sides highlighted the long-standing cooperation between the navies of Russia and Indonesia and reaffirmed their commitment to deepen bilateral interaction with a focus on peace and stability in the Asia-Pacific region.
Later that day, Russia’s ambassador to Indonesia, Sergei Tolchenov, visited the Russian ships moored in Jakarta, in yet another diplomatic mark within the framework of the official program.
According to the published program, the visit includes working meetings, protocol activities and sports competitions between the military. After this agenda is completed, a joint exercise focusing on marine maneuvers and communication is also planned.
The task force is expected to stay in Jakarta for a few days, in a visit that expands Moscow’s diplomatic-military presence in Southeast Asia and strengthens naval contacts between Russia and Indonesia.
Source and images: Russian Embassy, X @RusEmbJakarta. This content was created using AI and reviewed by the editorial team.
