Jakarta – Indonesian Minister of Defense (Menhan), Prabowo Subianto accompanied by KSAL, Laksamana TNI Muhammad Ali released the departure of the TNI hospital ship KRI dr. Radjiman Wedyoningrat-992 to carry out a Goodwill/Port Visit cruise to Egypt. The release of the KRI was carried out at the Pier of the Military Seaborne Command Headquarters (Kolinlamil), Jakarta, Thursday, (18/1). This voyage is in the context of sending humanitarian aid to Palestine.
Menhan Prabowo, representing the government, conveyed greetings from the President of the Republic of Indonesia, Joko Widodo, to all Humanitarian Task Forces (Satgas) who will depart on a Muhibah/Port Visit cruise to Egypt, especially in the Gaza region which is experiencing a major disaster.
In his remarks, Menhan Prabowo expressed concern about the great suffering experienced by the people of Gaza due to attacks that were beyond humanitarian limits and without regard to international law.
“I convey my congratulations on duty to you. You will be passing through a dangerous sea area, and even though we are not a country involved in the war, we have solidarity and humanitarian responsibility towards our brothers in Palestine,” said the Menhan.
Menhan Prabowo also emphasized the importance of vigilance and solidarity in carrying out this humanitarian duty.
“I am confident and confident that the Task Force Commander and Ship Commander will lead you as well as possible. Your level of training, discipline and enthusiasm will bring success in completing this task,” he said again.
“Remember, you represent the entire Indonesian nation. Maintain the honor of the Indonesian nation. “Maintain the honor of the TNI, maintain the honor of the Navy which we are proud of and loved by all the Indonesian people,” added the Menhan in his message.
“May Allah SWT protect KRI Dr. Radjiman Wedyodiningrat-992 and all his crew members. “See you again in Indonesia,” he concluded.
KRI dr. Radjiman will later take the route Jakarta – Belawan – Al Arisi – Jeddah Batam and return to Jakarta. The total time from this cruise to returning to our homeland is targeted to be around 52 days of travel.
Meanwhile, the humanitarian assistance provided is in the form of food, blankets, clothes, baby equipment, women’s clothing, milk, field tents, cleaning supplies, mineral water, religious equipment, and so on.
Also present at the KRI release event was Dr. Radjiman, among others, Secretary General of the Menhan, Pangkogabwilhan I, Chancellor of the Defense University, Commander of Pushidrosal, Kabaranahan of the Menhan, Panglima of Kolinlamil, Panglima of the KRI Ship Dr. Rajiman. Bembo
