A Russian corvette, submarine and tug docked at Tanjung Priok port on March 29 as part of a program that includes meetings, protocol activities, sporting events and joint training in maneuvers and communications.
A naval force from the Russian Pacific Fleet arrived in Jakarta on 29 March 2026 for an official visit to Indonesia, strengthening the maritime cooperation agenda between the two countries at a time of regional focus on stability in the Indo-Pacific region.
The Russian unit consists of the corvette Gromky, the submarine Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky and the tug Andrey Stepanov. The ships were received at Tanjung Priok Port, the main port complex in Indonesia’s capital.
The ceremony was attended by Rear Admiral Evgeny N. Myasoedov, Deputy Commander of Forces and Troops in the Northeast of Russia’s Pacific Fleet, and Indonesian Marine Corps Brigadier General Dian Suryansyah, Deputy Commander of Regional Naval 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 expanding bilateral cooperation with a focus on peace and stability in the Asia-Pacific region.
On the same day, Russia’s ambassador to Indonesia, Sergei Tolchenov, visited the Russian ships docked in Jakarta as another diplomatic gesture within the official program of the visit.
According to the published schedule, the visit includes working meetings, protocol activities and sports competitions between military personnel. After the end of this agenda, a joint exercise focusing on fleet maneuvers and communication is also planned.
The naval force is expected to stay in Jakarta for several days in a visit that bolsters Moscow’s diplomatic and military presence in Southeast Asia and expands maritime ties between Russia and Indonesia.
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