Multilateral Naval Exercise Komodo 2023

News:

USA and China have joined the MNEK despite tensions.

What:

• MNEK is a multilateral naval exercise.
• It is a non-war training program focusing on maritime cooperation.
• The 2023 edition is the 4^th edition.

How:

• Theme of 4^th edition: “Partnership to Recover and to Rise Stronger”
• Focus areas include humanitarian and disaster response.

Who:

• Indonesia is hosting the 2023 edition.
• Participants include:
  • Australia
  • Brazil
  • Brunei Darussalam
  • Bangladesh
  • Cambodia
  • Canada
  • China
  • Chile
  • Fiji
  • India
  • Japan
  • Kenya
  • South Korea
  • Malaysia
  • Myanmar
  • New Zealand
  • Netherlands
  • UK
  • USA

Where:

• In Makassar port, in the eastern waters off the Sulawesi island, Indonesia

When:

• 1^st edition in 2014

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