A Russian corvette, a submarine and a tugboat docked at Tanjung Priok harbor on March 29, in a program that includes meetings, protocol activities, sporting events and joint training in maneuvers and communications.
A task force 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 both countries amid the regional focus on stability in the Indo-Pacific.
The Russian detachment consists of the corvette Gromky, the submarine Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky and the tugboat Andrey Stepanov. The ships were received at the port of Tanjung Priok, the main port complex of the Indonesian capital.
The ceremony was attended by Rear Admiral Evgeny N. Myasoedov, deputy commander of troops and forces in the northeast of the Russian Pacific Fleet, and Brigadier General of the Indonesian Marine Corps Dian Suryansyah, deputy commander of Naval Regional Command III.
During the speeches, representatives of both sides emphasized the long-standing cooperation between the navies of Russia and Indonesia and reaffirmed their commitment to expanding bilateral interaction, focusing on peace and stability in the Asia-Pacific region.
Later that same day, the Russian Ambassador to Indonesia, Sergei Tolchenov, visited the Russian ships moored in Jakarta, as a diplomatic gesture within the official program of the port visit.
According to the announced program, the visit will include working meetings, protocol activities and sports competitions between soldiers. After this agenda, a joint exercise is also planned, focusing on maritime maneuvers and communications.
The task force is expected to stay in Jakarta for several days, in a visit that expands Moscow’s diplomatic-military presence in Southeast Asia and strengthens maritime communication channels between Russia and Indonesia.
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Source and images: Russian Embassy, X @RusEmbJakarta. This content was created with the help of AI and reviewed by editors.
