Russia and Indonesia plan trial voyage via Northern Sea Route

© Official website of the Russian GovernmentFirst Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov’s meeting with Indonesia’s Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto in Indonesia
First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov’s meeting with Indonesia’s Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto in Indonesia
Russia and Indonesia are preparing to launch a trial voyage between the two countries via the Northern Sea Route in 2027. According to the Russian Government’s official website, the initiative was advanced during First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov’s working visit to Indonesia. The Deputy Prime Minister met with Airlangga Hartarto, Indonesia’s Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs and co-chair of the Russian–Indonesian Joint Commission on Trade, Economic and Technical Cooperation.
Denis Manturov noted that Indonesia, like many other countries, is seeking alternative logistics routes. The Northern Sea Route could provide a safe alternative to the Suez Canal, while Russia views it as a convenient route for the movement of goods to and from Indonesia.
The main objective of the trial voyage is to assess the Northern Sea Route’s transit capabilities and efficiency, as well as to diversify international logistics routes. Details of the voyage are still under discussion.

During the meeting, the two sides also addressed a broad range of bilateral cooperation issues, focusing in particular on trade, investment, finance, industry, and energy.
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