Padang (LawuNews) Ahead of the opening Multilateral Naval Exercise Komodo (MNEK 2016) that is scheduled will be opened by President Republic of Indonesia H. Joko Widodo in Padang, West Sumatera. Indonesian Navy carry out the opening ceremony rehearsal and various attractions by soldiers.

 

Multilateral Naval Exercise Komodo 2016 (MNEK 2016) held on 12 to 16 April 2016 in Padang, West Sumatra and  Mentawai island which is coupled with International Fleet Review (IFR) 2016, 15th Western Pacific Naval Symposium (WPNS), Naval Workshop, Maritime Exhibition, Engineering Civic Action Project (Encap) and Medical Civic Action Project (Medcap). This activities will be followed by Navies from 37 countries.

 

At the Multilateral Naval Exercise Komodo (MNEK 2016), will be carried out various activities such as: the signing peace dove monument by President Republic of Indonesia H. Joko Widodo, Ship Tour by theme “Ayo ke Laut” which will be followed by 500 students, rowing race (selaju sampan), beach soccer, culinary festival in Cimpago beach, city parade with mascot of each country, fun bike, tradisional dance, cultural promotion and cultural dinner.

 

Authentication by:   Head of Publications and Documentation MNEK 2016, Kolonel Laut (P) Suradi Agung Slamet