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Indonesian warship departs for UNIFIL mission in Lebanon
The Indonesian Navy warship KRI Sultan Iskandar Muda departs from Jakarta on Thursday, carrying 120 servicemen for their duties in Beirut, Lebanon, serving under the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL).
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Special mission: Indonesian Navy chief of staff Adm. Muhammad Ali (right) leads other officers in saluting KRI Sultan Iskandar Muda as it leaves for Lebanon from the Military Sealift Command in North Jakarta on Dec. 19. The warship and its crew will serve under the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) Maritime Task Force (MTF) for one year as the Garuda Contingent XXVIII-P. (Courtesy of Indonesian Navy/-)
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he Indonesian Navy warship KRI Sultan Iskandar Muda carrying 120 personnel left Jakarta on Thursday to join the Maritime Task Force (MTF) under the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL).
Known as the Garuda Contingent (Konga) XXVIII-P, the MTF is led by Navy Lt. Col. Anugerah Annurullah and will relieve the previous Konga XXVIII-O on board KRI Diponegoro.
The MTF personnel are assigned to carry out the mandate of UN Security Council Resolution 1701, which involves monitoring maritime activities and collaborating with the Lebanese Navy to block the illegal smuggling of weapons into Lebanon via the sea.
In addition, the task force has been entrusted to assist the Lebanese Navy in enhancing its capabilities to independently and autonomously manage its duties in Lebanon’s territorial waters.
At the Military Sealift Command (Kolinlamil) pier in Jakarta, the blue helmet personnel received briefings from the Indonesian Navy chief of staff Adm. Muhammad Ali, who reminded them of the ongoing escalation of armed conflict in Lebanon.
"Develop active and effective communication in diplomacy. Gather as much information as possible, and update data as frequently as possible. Remember, the mission area in Lebanon is a conflict zone that is currently in turmoil," said Ali, as reported by Antara news agency.
Ali also reminded all task force personnel that they must always maintain their dignity, respect local customs and quickly adapt to the community.
