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Indonesian Navy's KRI Bima Suci – 945 Concludes Colombo Goodwill Visit, Discussions Held for 2027 Staff Talks
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Indonesian Navy's KRI Bima Suci – 945 Concludes Colombo Goodwill Visit, Discussions Held for 2027 Staff Talks

TLDR
  • Indonesian Navy ship KRI Bima Suci – 945 visited Colombo from April 15-18, 2026.

  • Part of APCS – 2026 program, hosting cadets from 26 foreign countries.

  • Commander Sugeng Hariyanto held preliminary talks for 2027 bilateral Staff Talks.

The Indonesian Navy's sail training vessel, KRI Bima Suci – 945, arrived at the Port of Colombo on April 15, 2026, for a goodwill visit. This visit is a key component of the ASEAN Plus Cadet Sail (APCS) – 2026 programme, bringing together Indonesian naval cadet officers and cadets from 26 foreign countries. The vessel was ceremonially welcomed by the Sri Lanka Navy in accordance with naval traditions. Commanded by Commander Sugeng Hariyanto, the ship's stay will include observation visits for Sri Lanka Navy trainees and personnel, highlighting a significant naval engagement between Sri Lanka and Indonesia.

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Update #2\u00b7 Apr 19 · 6:01 AM

The Indonesian Navy Sailing Ship KRI Bima Suci – 945 departed Colombo on April 18, concluding its official goodwill visit. The Sri Lanka Navy accorded a formal farewell at the Port of Colombo. During its stay, Commanding Officer Commander SUGENG HARIYANTO engaged in discussions with Commander Western Naval Area, Rear Admiral Jagat Kumara, and Director General Operations, Rear Admiral Harsha De Silva. A preliminary discussion was also held regarding bilateral Staff Talks scheduled for 2027.

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