DIPLOMACY

INDONESIAN NAVY CHIEF VISITS SINGAPORE

03 Jan 2008

STORY // Shawn Ang
PHOTO // Chua Soon Lye

The Chief of Staff of the Indonesian Navy, Admiral (ADM) Sumardjono, called on Minister for Defence Teo Chee Hean on 3 Jan.

ADM Sumardjono, who is in Singapore for a three-day introductory visit from 2 to 4 Jan, also called on Chief of Defence Force Lieutenant-General Desmond Kuek and Chief of Navy Rear-Admiral Chew Men Leong.

While in Singapore, ADM Sumardjono will also visit Changi Naval Base.

The navies of Singapore and Indonesia interact extensively through a range of visits, exercises and other exchanges. These activities have enhanced the professionalism of both navies and strengthened the camaraderie between their personnel.

ADM Sumardjono (left) calling on Mr Teo at the Ministry of Defence, Singapore.

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