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        "id": 1761020,
        "msgid": "indonesia-and-japan-enhance-naval-cooperation-during-warship-visit-1780365652",
        "date": "2026-05-24 09:42:12",
        "title": "Indonesia and Japan enhance naval cooperation during warship visit",
        "author": "",
        "source": "ANTARA_EN",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Politics",
        "summary": "Japan's destroyer JS Ikazuchi visited Jakarta's Tanjung Priok port as part of a courtesy call aimed at strengthening bilateral naval cooperation and regional maritime security coordination between the Indonesian and Japanese navies. Officials from both countries held closed-door discussions on defence initiatives, including potential joint military exercises, with the visit reflecting deepening security ties between Indonesia and Japan in safeguarding maritime territories and regional stability.",
        "content": "<p>Assistant Operations Chief of Regional Naval Command III Colonel Boy\nYopi Hamel welcomed the Japanese delegation that arrived aboard the\ndestroyer JS Ikazuchi (DD-107) at Pier 107 in North Jakarta, the\nIndonesian Navy said in a statement on Saturday.<\/p>\n<p>The visit formed part of a courtesy call by the Japanese navy to the\nIndonesian Navy aimed at enhancing bilateral naval cooperation and\nregional maritime security coordination, according to the statement.<\/p>\n<p>Regional Naval Command III Chief Rear Admiral Uki Prasetia said the\nwarship\u2019s presence was expected to strengthen synergy between the two\nnavies in addressing maritime security challenges across the region.<\/p>\n<p>Prasetia said the Japanese delegation, led by Commander Nobukazu\nRyuso, received a warm welcome from Regional Naval Command III officials\nduring the visit at Tanjung Priok.<\/p>\n<p>The welcoming ceremony featured the traditional \u201cTapak Dara\u201d dance\nand was held in a simple but cordial atmosphere, reflecting the friendly\nrelations between the two countries, Prasetia added.<\/p>\n<p>Following the ceremony, officials from both navies held a closed-door\nmeeting to discuss a range of defense cooperation initiatives, including\nthe possibility of expanding joint military exercises.<\/p>\n<p>Prasetia said broader military cooperation with Japan would\ncontribute not only to strengthening Indonesia\u2019s maritime defense\ncapabilities but also to reinforcing security ties between the two\ncountries and the wider region.<\/p>\n<p>He expressed hope that the meeting would further deepen\nIndonesia-Japan relations and improve cooperation in safeguarding each\ncountry\u2019s maritime territory and strategic waters.<\/p>\n<p>Related news: Indonesian Navy hosts three Pakistani combat fleet in\nJakarta<\/p>\n<p>Related news: Indonesia, Netherlands strengthen naval dialogue in\nSurabaya<\/p>\n<p>Translator: Walda M, Rahmad Nasution<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/indonesia-and-japan-enhance-naval-cooperation-during-warship-visit-1780365652",
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