Singapore awards RI Navy chief

JAKARTA: Singapore has presented its Meritorious Service medal to Indonesian Navy chief of staff Adm. Bernard Kent Sondakh for his role in enhancing ties between the two nations' navies.

The medal was conferred by Singapore Minister for Defense Rear Adm. Teo Chee Hean on Thursday last week, the Indonesian Navy said on Tuesday.

The Indonesian and Singapore navies have a long history of cooperation, frequently joining together to patrol, exercise and take on civil missions.

During his stay in the city state, Bernard paid a courtesy visit to Singapore Navy chief Rear Adm. Ronnie Tay and Singapore Armed Forces chief Maj. Gen. Ng Yat Chung. -- JP