Indonesia's Prabowo looks to deepen Russian ties in first joint naval drills

Exercise involving warships and weapons systems runs until Friday

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An expert says new Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto is aiming to contribute to peace and stability "through engaging with powers, not isolating them." © Reuters

NANA SHIBATA, Nikkei staff writer

JAKARTA -- Indonesia kicked off its first joint naval exercise with Russia on Monday, as its newly inaugurated president looks to deepen security ties with Moscow.

Drills will run until Friday on the northeastern coast of Java, according to the Indonesian Navy, with the nation deploying weapons systems and warships while Russia is sending several small warships.

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