Two Indonesian naval Sigma-class corvette vessels docked at the Ho Chi Minh City international port on October 18, starting a four-day visit to the southern economic hub.

Indonesian and Vietnamese officers pose for a photo next to one of the visiting naval ship (Photo: nld.com.vn)

Aboard the two ships – KRI Sultan Hasanuddin-366 and KRI Sultan Iskandar Muda-367 – are 181 crew members, led by Lieutenant Colonel Sunmarji Minoaji.

The visit aims to boost naval cooperation between the Vietnamese and Indonesian armies as well as the navies in particular, contributing to the two countries’ strategic partnership.

While in HCM City, the Indonesian delegation will visit the municipal People’s Committee, as well as High Commands of Military Region 7 and Naval Zone 2.

They will also take part in sport activities and exchanges with young Vietnamese naval officers.

VNA