Indian Naval ships arrive in Muscat for long-range training deployment
- In Reports
- 10:58 PM, Oct 07, 2024
- Myind Staff
On Saturday, October 5, Indian Naval ships Tir and Shardul, along with the Indian Coast Guard Ship Veera, of the First Training Squadron (1TS), arrived in Muscat, Oman, as part of their long-range training deployment. This port call underscores the strengthening of defence relations between India and Oman in the maritime domain.
During their visit from October 5 to 9, the Indian Navy will engage with the Royal Navy of Oman on various aspects of maritime security and interoperability. Activities will include harbour interactions and joint exercises, as well as training exchanges, professional interactions, and friendly sports fixtures between the two navies. This marks the third visit of the First Training Squadron (1TS) to Muscat, Oman, in the last decade.
According to a statement from the Ministry of Defence, these interactions are essential for consolidating gains in naval cooperation and strengthening the existing partnerships between both navies.
Coinciding with the visit of the First Training Squadron (1TS), Vice Admiral V. Srinivas, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Southern Naval Command, will be on an official visit to the Sultanate of Oman from October 6 to 9.
During his visit, Vice Admiral Srinivas will engage in bilateral discussions with Vice Admiral Abdullah bin Khamis bin Abdullah Al Raisi, Chief of Staff of the Sultan's Armed Forces, and Rear Admiral Saif bin Nasser bin Mohsen Al Rahbi, Commander of the Royal Navy of Oman. Additionally, he will visit key defence and training installations in Oman, as stated by the Ministry of Defence.
The Indian Navy and the Royal Navy of Oman continue to engage in discussions regarding operational avenues, training, and collaborative efforts across various fields. Recently, the sixth edition of staff talks between the two navies took place in June in New Delhi. The visit of the First Training Squadron (1TS) and the Commander-in-Chief of the Southern Naval Command serves to further cement the bilateral relations between these two friendly nations.
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