Banda Aceh, July 4 -- The Sabang Free Trade Zone and Free Port Authority (BPKS) in Aceh is strengthening maritime tourism diplomacy with ASEAN countries by participating in the ASEAN-India Cruise Dialogue 2025.

"Sabang is not only the westernmost point of Indonesia but also a strategic gateway for collaboration to enhance connectivity and tourism through regional cruises," BPKS Head Iskandar Zulkarnaen stated in Banda Aceh, on Thursday.

He emphasized the importance of building strong maritime connectivity between Sabang and key ports in India as well as ASEAN countries, particularly Malaysia and Thailand, as well as the Andaman and Nicobar Islands in India, which are geographically close to Sabang.

"We believe that a concrete partnersh...