Multilateral Naval Exercise Komodo 2023
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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 4th edition.
How:
- Theme of 4th 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
- New Zealand
- Netherlands
- UK
- USA
Where:
- In Makassar port, in the eastern waters off the Sulawesi island, Indonesia
When:
- 1st edition in 2014
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