Indian, Indonesian navies conclude joint patrol

The 24th edition of Indian-Indonesian Coordinated Patrol (CORPAT) has concluded, an official statement said Wednesday, adding the defence relations between the two countries is growing.

"The close defence relations between Indian and Indonesia have been growing steadily with regular joint activities and exchanges of personnel between the armed forces of the two countries," a statement said Wednesday.

The exercise, which started Sep 9, concluded Tuesday. CORPAT is a joint patrolling exercise held twice a year by the two countries.

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