Vice Admiral Irvansyah, S.H., CHRMP., M.Tr.Opsla., Commander of the Indonesian Coast Guard, presided over the welcome ceremony and delivered a speech to warmly greet the Vietnamese delegation and the arrival of the CSB 8001. The ceremony was also attended by representatives of Indonesian authorities along with a large number of officers and sailors from the Indonesian Coast Guard.
Representing Vietnam’s diplomatic missions in Indonesia at the ceremony were Ambassador and Head of the Permanent Mission of Vietnam to ASEAN Ton Thi Ngoc Huong, Vietnamese Defense Attaché to Indonesia Senior Colonel Nguyen Tuan Duc, officials and staff from the Vietnamese Embassy in Indonesia.
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A traditional Indonesian performance presented at the welcoming ceremony for CSB 8001 and the Vietnamese delegation |
On behalf of Indonesian coast guard officers and sailors, Vice Admiral Irvansyah expressed his delight at welcoming Col. Dong and the Vietnamese delegation. He said, “This is an opportunity for Indonesian Coast Guard officers and sailors to spread messages and share the beautiful image of the Indonesian people and nation to our Vietnamese friends in general and the officers and soldiers of the Vietnam Coast Guard in particular. This serves as a solid foundation for our two forces to continue strengthening trust, deepening cooperation, and enhancing coordination in maritime law enforcement, thereby contributing to maintaining security, order, and safety in the region’s waters.”
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Vice Admiral Irvansyah speaks at the ceremony. |
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Sr. Col. Nguyen Tran Dong addresses the event. |
Speaking at the ceremony, Col. Dong expressed his joy and appreciation for the warm hospitality extended by the Indonesian Coast Guard. He recalled the memorable visit of Indonesian Coast Guard Vessel KN Pulau Dana 323 to Coast Guard Region 3 in October 2024, highlighting that reciprocal visits of this kind create valuable opportunities for officers and sailors of both sides to exchange experience, particularly in the field of maritime law enforcement.
Following the ceremony, Vice Admiral Irvansyah, together with Indonesian Coast Guard officers and sailors, toured the CSB 8001 and held exchanges with their Vietnamese peers.
As part of the visit and exchange program in Indonesia, the Vietnamese delegation is scheduled to attend a bilateral conference, pay courtesy calls on leaders of Jakarta city and the Indonesian Coast Guard, engage in sports exchanges with Indonesian Coast Guard officers and sailors, and participate in cultural tours of Jakarta. Notably, the two forces will also conduct joint training activities at sea.
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Representatives of both coast guards and other delegates pose for joint photos at the ceremony. |
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Vice Admiral Irvansyah and the delegation tour CSB 8001 |
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Shortly after the ceremony, Vice Admiral Irvansyah holds a brief exchange with the Vietnamese delegation aboard CSB 8001. |
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Delegates from both countries pose for joint photos on the deck of the CSB 8001. |
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Representatives of the Vietnamese and Indonesian Coast Guards hold a meeting with the press. |
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A large number of Indonesian Coast Guard officers and staff, along with representatives from the Vietnamese diplomatic mission, attend the ceremony. |
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Sr. Col. Nguyen Tuan Duc, Vietnamese Defense Attaché to Indonesia, visits the CSB 8001. |
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Colonel Dong receives a commemorative scarf during the welcome ceremony. |
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The Vietnamese Coast Guard delegation at the welcome event |
By Chu Anh (from Jakarta, Indonesia)
Translated by Tran Hoai