According to the statement of the Russian ambassador in Indonesia, Sergey Tulyuchin, the joint exercises are not aimed at competition. The goal is simply to increase potential. Russia is sending two rocket cruisers, a tanker, a helicopter, and a cutter. According to him, this cooperation is not directed against anyone. The Indonesian coast guard announced that the exercises will take place from November 4 to 8 in the Java Sea near the base in the coastal town of Surabaya. They called them "important bilateral exercises." It is emphasized that the joint actions are conducted within the framework of strengthening relations between the two countries.