Colombo Harbour welcomes Indonesia sailing ship “KRI Bima Suci”

Indonesia Sailing Ship “KRI Bima Suci-945” berthed in Colombo Harbour on April 20 before continuing her goodwill voyage to Europe. The Ship that belongs to the Indonesian Navy was also known as a training ship for Indonesia Naval Academy cadets. To welcome the Ship, the Indonesian Embassy, in collaboration with the Indonesian Defence Attache, Commodore Didik Kurniawan, and the Commanding Officer of the Ship, Commander M. Sati Lubis, held a reception on April 21 which was attended by State Minister of Foreign Affairs, Tharaka Balasuriya, Chief of the Defence Staff, Gen Shavendra Silva, Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera, government officials, members of the diplomatic corps, and business community. The Indonesian Ship’s acceptance is manifestations of the close friendship between Indonesia and Sri Lanka. “The berthing of the “KRI Bima Suci” at the Colombo Port is an actual manifestation and became part of strengthening Indonesia-Sri Lanka relations,” disclosed Indonesian Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Dewi Gustina Tobing, when delivering her remarks at the reception.