Vietnam, Indonesia launch naval exercise
VOV.VN - The Vietnam People's Navy and the Indonesian Navy on August 30 launched a joint naval exercise (CODEX 22B-I) in Batam, Indonesia, with the event taking place within the framework of the exchange visit and joint naval exercises of both sides.
The exercise opening ceremony was co-chaired by Col. Nguyen Van Ngan, deputy chief of Staff of Vietnam’s Naval Region 4 , and Rear Admiral Kemas M. Ikhwan Madani, commander of Indonesia’s Naval Base IV.
Col. Ngan said the first joint exercise between Ship HQ 012 - Ly Thai To of the Vietnam People’s Navy and Ship KRI Bung Tom - 357 of the Indonesian Navy represents an important milestone in the development of both sides’ agreement on the standard process of joint training, signed in December, 2021. This aims to to enhance the friendship, understanding, and trust between the two militaries, including their navies.
Rear Admiral Madani emphasised that CODEX 22B-I will contribute to promoting the two navies’ capacity, experience, and mutual understanding, thereby helping to guarantee maritime security and develop mutual trust.
CODEX 22B-I is the first of its kind held between the Vietnamese and Indonesian navies and is taking place in the Batam and Bitan waters of Indonesia from August 29 to September 3.