India-Indonesia Coordinated Patrol | 18 Dec 2020

Why in News

Recently, the 35th edition of India-Indonesia Coordinated Patrol (IND-INDO CORPAT) between the Indian Navy and the Indonesian Navy has been conducted.

Key Points

  • Background:
  • IND-INDO CORPAT:
    • To reinforce maritime links, the two navies have been carrying out CORPAT along their International Maritime Boundary Line since 2002.
    • Aim:
      • Ensuring safety and security of shipping and international trade in the region.
      • CORPATs build up understanding and interoperability between navies and facilitate institution of measures to prevent and suppress Illegal Unreported Unregulated (IUU) fishing, drug trafficking, maritime terrorism, armed robbery and piracy.
    • Participants in 35th Edition:
    • Significance: The 35th IND-INDO CORPAT will contribute towards the Indian Navy’s efforts to consolidate interoperability and forge strong bonds of friendship across the Indo-Pacific.
  • Other Military Exercises with Indonesia:

Source:PIB