Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi, Chief of Naval Staff (CNS) of the Indian Navy, hosted a deck reception aboard the indigenous guided missile destroyer, INS Mysore, in Jakarta on Wednesday, marking a significant event during his four-day official visit to Indonesia. The reception aimed to foster cultural exchange and strengthen the bond between India and Indonesia.

The event, which was attended by high-ranking officials including Admiral Muhammad Ali, Chief of Staff of the Indonesian Navy, senior military leadership, and members of the diplomatic community, highlighted the close and enduring relationship between the two maritime nations.

The Indian Navy’s spokesperson shared details in a post on X, saying, “Adm Dinesh K Tripathi, #CNS, hosted a deck reception onboard #IndianNavy’s indigenous guided missile destroyer #INSMysore at Jakarta, fostering cultural exchange, friendship & camaraderie between #India & #Indonesia.”

The Indian Embassy in Indonesia also posted updates about the successful visit, describing it as “eventful and successful.” The embassy highlighted several high-level bilateral engagements between the Indian and Indonesian navies over the four days, emphasizing the strengthening of ties between the two countries’ armed forces.

“Professional discussions held onboard, deepening military and defence industry collaboration & partnerships, is another major highlight of the ship’s visit,” the embassy added.

Earlier, Admiral Tripathi met General Agus Subiyanto, the Commander of the Indonesian Armed Forces, to discuss ways to enhance bilateral defense relations, particularly in naval cooperation. The talks also focused on improving information sharing, capacity building, and collaboration in the defense industry.

The visit, from December 15 to 18, was part of ongoing efforts to deepen the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between India and Indonesia, with a specific focus on naval cooperation and strengthening defense ties between the two nations.

(Inputs from ANI)