Indonesian, Malaysian navy ships arrive in Zamboanga City

November 27, 2018

A joint task force and the Naval Forces Western Mindanao under Western Mindanao Command welcomed two navy ships from Tentara Nasional Indonesia-Angkatan Laut (TNI-AL) and Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) in a ceremony at Zamboanga City pier Tuesday.

The contingents were welcomed by the Zamboanga City Mayor Ma. Isabelle Climaco-Salazar who was represented by Eric Elias, officer-in-charge City Mayor with the Officers and men of Western Mindanao Command, Naval Forces Western Mindanao and officials from the local government agencies.

The event was attended by the Indonesian head of mission, Lieutenant Commander Ahmad Yunus and Malaysian head of mission Commander Azeman Yusoff

The arrival of KRI SURA (802) of TNI-AL and KD  PARI (3510) of RMN marked the start of the Fourth Trilateral Port Visit and Maritime Training Activities for the navies of Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines under the Trilateral Cooperative Arrangement (TCA).

Activities such as day tours, sports activities, capability demonstration and maritime cooperative training activities will be conducted and participated by representatives from each country from Tuesday to Friday at  Western Mindanao Command, particularly in Zamboanga City. DMS