Indonesian Navy Strengthens Defence Cooperation with Pakistan Navy

The Indonesian Navy, through the Second Fleet Command (Koarmada II), is strengthening military cooperation with the Pakistan Navy.

This cooperation took place when the Commander of Koarmada II, Vice Admiral I G. P. Alit Jaya, received a courtesy visit from a Pakistani Navy delegation led by Commodore Anwar Saeed, serving as the Assistant Chief of Naval Staff, at the Koarmada II Nala VIP Building, Ujung Surabaya, on Thursday (25/06).

The meeting was confirmed by the Head of the Koarmada II Information Service, Navy Colonel (P) Antonius Februar Prima Hadi, when contacted in Jakarta on Friday.

“This meeting serves as a momentum to strengthen communication and exchange views regarding developments in the maritime strategic environment, while simultaneously enhancing the already well-established bilateral relationship,” said Antonius.

Antonius stated that during the meeting, both parties exchanged perspectives on developments within the maritime strategic landscape.

The discussions then moved towards plans to increase defence cooperation between Indonesia and Pakistan in maintaining maritime territorial waters.

However, Antonius did not detail the specific points of cooperation discussed during the meeting between the two naval leaders.

The warm meeting concluded with the exchange of plaques between both parties.

Following this meeting, Antonius expressed hope that the relationship between the Indonesian Navy and the Pakistan Navy would become increasingly close and mutually supportive in meeting maritime defence strengthening needs.