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Saturday, October 29, 2005

First Russian naval squadron visits Indonesia

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A Russian naval squadron has arrived in Indonesia for the first time in nearly four decades as the two countries boost military ties, media reports said Saturday.
(Varyag (image), Panteleev, Admiral Tributs, Pechenga and Kalar)

The vessels, which will remain in Jakarta for six days, sailed into Tanjung Priok port late Friday. They were greeted by Indonesian Defense Minister Juwono Sudarsono and military chief Gen. Endriartono Sutarto, The Jakarta Post daily said.

The fleet is on an extended cruise that will last until the end of the year, with a number of port calls in India, Singapore and Thailand.
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