Two vessels from the Indonesian naval force have arrived in Ho Chi Minh City for a four-day visit.

The Kri Sultan Hasanuddin-366 and Kri Sultan Iskandar Muda-367 of the Indonesian Navy docked at Nha Rong Wharf on Wednesday morning, commencing their trip to the southern Vietnamese city.

Officers from the two naval ships were welcomed by representatives from the Ministry of National Defense, the 7th Military Region Command, the municipal Department of Foreign Affairs, and the city’s military command and border guard office.

A Vietnamese official gives flowers to a representative of the visiting delegation from the Indonesian Navy in Ho Chi Minh City on October 18, 2017. Photo: Tuoi Tre

Speaking at the welcome ceremony, Colonel Ha Xuan Xu from the Vietnam People’s Navy wished success for the visit.

He expressed his hope that the friendly relationship between the two countries’ naval forces and militaries in general will continue strengthening.

Colonel Ha Xuan Xu (L), a representative from the Vietnam People’s Navy, welcomes the Indonesian delegation. Photo: Tuoi Tre

Captains Bina Irawan Marpaung and Sumarji Bimoaji of the two Indonesian vessels extended their gratitude for the warm welcome, expressing their belief that the port call will contribute greatly to the Vietnam-Indonesia friendship and comprehensive partnership.

On the afternoon of the same day, the Indonesian delegation met with leaders of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee.

They are scheduled to conclude their visit on October 21.

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