As part of their deployment to South East Asia, Indian Naval Ships Sahyadri and Kamorta, are on a three-day visit to Jakarta. INS Sahyadri is an indigenously built multi-role stealth Frigate and INS Kamorta is an indigenously built ASW Corvette. Frigates and Corvettes are escort ships and Frigates are larger than Corvettes and have a fair mix of offensive and defence capabilities.

During the visit, the Indian Navy personnel will participate in professional interactions with the Indonesian Navy (TNI-AL) towards further enhancing interoperability and mutual co-operation.

In addition, several social and informal exchanges, aimed at strengthening ties and mutual understanding between the Navies, are also planned.

The visit of IN Ships seeks to enhance maritime co-operation and bolster India’s strong bonds of friendship with Indonesia that would further contribute towards security and stability in the region.