Indonesian Navy's "Bima Suci" Sailing Training Ship Successfully Concludes Friendly Visit to Shanghai

Indonesian Navy's "Bima Suci" Sailing Training Ship Successfully Concludes Friendly Visit to Shanghai
Source: Global Times
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On the afternoon of May 28

The Indonesian Navy's training ship "Bima Suci"

Successfully completed a 4-day friendly visit to Shanghai

Slowly cast off and set sail

Leaving Shanghai

Over 100 officers and soldiers from a certain base of the Eastern Theater Command Navy

Formed an orderly line at the dock

To hold a farewell ceremony

Since arriving in Shanghai on May 25

Chinese and Indonesian naval officers and soldiers have conducted

Ship tours, receptions, and other activities

To enhance mutual understanding through face-to-face exchanges

During the visit

The Indonesian Navy's shipboard band specially came to the Bund

To perform several traditional Indonesian pieces

And showcase their skills

They even rehearsed the song "Men Should Be Strong" specifically for this trip to China

The melodious tunes and the audience's cheers

Echoed along the Huangpu River

Weaving a beautiful landscape of friendship

At the farewell ceremony

Captain Su Gen Haryanto of the Indonesian Navy's training ship "Bima Suci"

Expressed his deep impression of the professionalism of the Chinese Navy

And hoped to strengthen exchanges in the future

Enhance cooperation

And further deepen the friendship between the two countries

This visit of the Indonesian Navy's training ship "Bima Suci"

To Shanghai

Is a vivid practice of friendly exchanges between the navies of China and Indonesia

Further solidifying the foundation for cooperation

And injecting more positive energy into maintaining regional maritime peace and stability

Authors: Sun Wei, Ni Zhiyuan, Deng Zhaolan, Liu Minglin, Chen Zhihuan, Zuo Feng

Classification
Region
East Asia & Pacific
Analytical Domain
Strategic
Primary Category / Secondary Categories
Political-Military / Military Operations
SALUTE Report
Size
100 personnel
Activity
The Indonesian Navy training ship 'Bima Suci' completed a friendly visit to Shanghai and departed after a series of activities with the Chinese Navy.
Location
Shanghai
Unit
Indonesian Navy
Time
May 28
Equipment
training ship
Summary

The Indonesian Navy training ship 'Bima Suci' completed a four-day friendly visit to Shanghai on May 28, where it engaged in various activities with the Chinese Navy. The visit included ship tours and receptions, enhancing mutual understanding between the two navies. The ship's captain expressed a strong impression of the Chinese Navy's professionalism and a desire for future cooperation.

Key Facts
  • The Indonesian Navy training ship 'Bima Suci' completed a four-day friendly visit to Shanghai.
  • The visit included ship tours and receptions between Indonesian and Chinese naval personnel.
  • The Indonesian Navy band performed traditional Indonesian music during the visit.
  • The captain of 'Bima Suci' expressed a desire for increased cooperation with the Chinese Navy.
  • The visit is seen as a strengthening of military ties between Indonesia and China.