MUARA NAVAL BASE, 28 June 2016 – An exercise planning conference took place at the Multi National Coordination Centre (MNCC), Muara between the Royal Brunei Navy (RBN) and Indonesian Navy (IDN).
Representing the IDN was Captain Mohamad Zaenal, IDN Head of Delegation for Exercise Planning Conference (EPC) HELANG LAUT 17B/16. The conference was held from the 27 – 29 June 2016.
The conference was chaired by Commander Sahibul Bahari bin Hj Zainal Abidin, Commanding Officer KDB DARUTTAQWA. Both RBN and IDN discussed on the sequence of events to be conducted during the shore and sea phase for the upcoming exercise.
The EPC gave the opportunity for both sides to underscore the strong relationship between Brunei Darussalam and Republic of Indonesia, noting the importance of both Navies to achieve common objectives. RBN and IDN are determined to enhance mutual understanding and cooperation, which includes exchange best practices in joint operational practices.
