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INS Sunayna Docks in Jakarta, Boosting India-Indonesia Naval Ties

Indian Navy Ship Sunayna has arrived in Jakarta for a port call aimed at enhancing India-Indonesia maritime cooperation. The visit, under the IOS SAGAR initiative, will feature professional exchanges, joint yoga sessions, sporting events, and a Passage Exercise with the Indonesian Navy. This deployment underscores India's "Neighbourhood First" policy and its vision for a secure and inclusive Indo-Pacific. The vessel, which recently visited Phuket, Thailand, is on an operational deployment across the Indian Ocean Region.

Key Points: INS Sunayna Arrives in Jakarta to Strengthen Maritime Cooperation

  • Port call strengthens bilateral maritime ties
  • Part of IOS SAGAR deployment with multinational crew
  • Includes PASSEX, yoga, and professional exchanges
  • Embodies India's MAHASAGAR vision for Indo-Pacific
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INS Sunayana arrives in Jakarta, to boost India-Indonesia maritime ties

Indian Navy Ship Sunayna's port call in Jakarta enhances bilateral naval ties through exercises, yoga sessions, and professional exchanges under IOS SAGAR.

"a free, open and inclusive Indo-Pacific is in the interest of all nations - Indian Navy"

Jakarta, April 21

Indian Navy Ship Sunayna arrived at Indonesia's state capital Jakarta on Tuesday, marking the third port call of its operational deployment to the Indian Ocean Region, officials said.

The Offshore Patrol Vessel deployed under the IOS SAGAR initiative, with a multinational crew from 16 friendly foreign countries onboard.

During the port call at Jakarta, the ship will engage with the Indonesian Navy (TNI AL) through professional, social and sporting interactions.

INS Sunayna Commanding Officer, Commander Siddharth Chaudhary, called on the senior leadership at Kodaeral III (Naval Regional Command III).

Planned activities include professional exchanges, joint Yoga sessions, sporting events, ship visits by stakeholders and a deck reception.

A Passage Exercise (PASSEX) with the Indonesian Navy is scheduled on departure.

"The vessel was warmly received by the Indonesian Navy, strengthening India-Indonesia maritime ties," the Indian Navy spokesperson said in a post on X.

The initiative underscores India's "Neighbourhood First" policy and vision of MAHASAGAR, reaffirming that "a free, open and inclusive Indo-Pacific is in the interest of all nations".

IOS SAGAR is a practical expression of India's vision of MAHASAGAR (Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions) and embodies the ethos of "leadership through partnership, strength through unity and progress through peace".

The mission completed its harbour phase from March 16 to 29, 2026, in India and is currently progressing through the Sea Phase (April-May 2026), which includes port calls at multiple friendly foreign countries in the IOR.

The vessel transited the narrow Malacca and Singapore Straits prior to arrival, demonstrating high standards of interoperability and navigational proficiency.

INS Sunayna departed Phuket (Thailand) on April 17 on completion of a high-tempo three-day Operational Turnaround, marking the successful culmination of her second port call during the ongoing deployment, the Indian Navy said in a press statement.

The press statement highlighted that during the visit to Phuket, IOS SAGAR undertook a series of professional, strategic and cultural engagements with the Royal Thai Navy, significantly strengthening bilateral naval cooperation.

- IANS

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Priya S
Love the emphasis on "Neighbourhood First". Building strong maritime partnerships in the Indian Ocean Region is the need of the hour. The multinational crew shows true collaboration.
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Rohit P
While I support naval diplomacy, I hope these engagements translate into tangible economic benefits for our fishermen and coastal communities too. The vision of MAHASAGAR must include them.
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Sarah B
Impressive to see the high standards of navigation through the Malacca Strait. These exercises build crucial interoperability. A free and open Indo-Pacific benefits global trade.
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Vikram M
Good move. Indonesia is a key maritime neighbor. The PASSEX on departure is the most important part - it shows practical cooperation beyond just port calls. More power to our Navy!
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Kavya N
Yoga sessions and sporting events are such a good idea! It builds camaraderie at a human level, not just as militaries. This is how lasting friendships between nations are made. 🙏

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