May 21, 2026 | 01:13 pm
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Three Pakistani warships, namely the Pakistan Navy Ship (PNS) Taimur, the Hangor submarine, and the PNS Aslat, docked in Jakarta as part of a courtesy visit to the Indonesian Navy to strengthen bilateral relations.As reported by ANTARA, the arrival of the three warships took place on Tuesday, May 19, and was welcomed by the Assistant Operations of the Naval Regional Command (Kodaeral) III, Navy Colonel (P) Boy Yopi Hamel at the ex-Presidential IKT Pier, Tanjung Priok, North Jakarta.In a press release from Kodaeral III in Jakarta, Thursday, Boy Yopi Hamel said the visit was part of an effort to strengthen relations between Indonesia and Pakistan."The presence of three Pakistani warships in Jakarta is not just a technical stopover, but a symbol of the strength of bilateral relations. We hope the synergy between the Indonesian Navy and the Pakistan Navy will grow stronger, and also serve as a platform for positive cultural exchange for both nations," Yopi said.After the welcome at Tanjung Priok Pier, the Pakistan Navy delegation led by the Commander of the 18th Destroyer Squadron and Mission Commander, Commodore Omar Farooq SI (M), continued their visit to the Kodaeral III Headquarters in North Jakarta.At the headquarters, Omar and his entourage were welcomed by the ranks of Kodaeral III to hold a closed bilateral meeting.During their stay in Jakarta, the Pakistani crew is scheduled to participate in several activities, including courtesy calls on high-ranking Indonesian Navy officials, friendly sports matches, diplomatic receptions on board Pakistani warships, as well as city visits and ship activities open to Indonesian Navy personnel and the general public.Read: Prabowo Hands Over New Rafale Fighter Jets, Falcon 8X to TNIClick here to get the latest news updates from Tempo on Google News
