The two JMSDF ships Makinami and Kashima would dock in Jakarta from June 4 to 8, and hold some engagement with locals, namely courtesy calls to Indonesian Navy`s high ranking officials and mayor of North Jakarta, pay a tribute to Indonesia`s Heroes Cemetery Kalibata, and hold a music concert.
Rear Admiral Hiroyuki Izumi, the commander of the two fleets, noted during a welcoming ceremony at the Tanjung Priok Port on Monday, said that he brought 600 personnel, including 191 young cadets who had just graduated from JMSDF Academy.
"This year, we have been sailing around the world within five months, from May 21 to October 30, and visiting 10 countries with 12 stops," he noted.
Aside from the commemoration`s visit, Izumi said that JSDMF holds a long distance sailing annually to train the young cadets about global perspective and partnership. This year, they will be sailing through distance of 31 thousand miles.
"I think our friendship has an important role in maintaining prosperity and security in Asia," he remarked.
The two JSDMF destroyers Makinami (weights 4,650 tons) and Kashima (weights 4,050 tons) will be opened for public for a day visit on Wednesday, June 6, at 9 to 11 AM.
During the welcoming event, First Admiral Denih Hendrata, commander of Indonesian Navy of Jakarta`s Main Base III, expected that the visit would strengthen partnership between two countries` marine force through sharing of knowledge and experience.
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Editor: Heru Purwanto
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