Indonesian naval frigate docks at Ho Chi Minh City Port

Captain Nguyen The Hung, Chief of Staff of Brigade 171 under Naval Region 2 and head of the Vietnamese naval delegation, hosted the reception for the Indonesian delegation.

The visit will contribute to strengthening cooperation, mutual understanding and trust between the militaries of Vietnam and Indonesia in general, the two navies in particular.

Within the framework of the visit, KRI Bung Tomo crew-members will pay a courtesy visit on the leadership of Naval Region 2, visit scenic spots in Ho Chi Minh City; participate in sports and culinary exchanges with Vietnamese young officers. Before leaving on August 23, the frigate will coordinate with the Vietnamese Navy to conduct a joint training exercise at sea.

The KRI Bung Tomo has a displacement of 2,300 tons, a length of 95 meters, a width of 12.8 meters, a draft of 5.2 meters, and a maximum speed of 30 knots (56 km/h).

The People’s Army Newspaper would like to introduce some photos of the reception at Nha Rong Wharf in Ho Chi Minh City.

Frigate KRI Bung Tomo – 357

Captain Nguyen The Hung receives commanding officer and crew-members of frigate KRI Bung Tomo.

Presenting flower to Commander Dedi Gunawan Widyatmoko

A view of the reception

Vietnamese and Indonesian troops in a talk during the reception

Delegates in a joint photo

At a meeting between the two sides on frigate KRI Bung Tomo

Translated by Thanh Hai