Indian Naval Ship INS Trikand was welcomed with great gestures upon its arrival at Bandar Abbas, the port city of Iran. The ship was accorded a warm welcome by Commander 1st District. The Indian Naval Ship is on a visit to Iran as part of the Indian Navy’s operational deployment towards cooperative maritime engagement with regional countries. 

India-Iran relations span millennia marked by meaningful interactions. India and Iran established diplomatic links on March 15, 1950. In addition to the Embassy in Tehran, India has two Consulates in Iran, one in Bandar Abbas and other in Zahedan. 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi also shared that he spoke with Iranian President Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi and discussed strengthening bilateral and regional cooperation. The two leaders also reiterated their commitment to further strengthen bilateral cooperation, including to realise the full potential of Chabahar Port as a connectivity hub. 

PM Modi and Iranian President Raisi also discussed cooperation at multilateral forums, including the expansion of BRICS. The two leaders looked forward to their meeting on the margins of the upcoming BRICS Summit set to be held in South Africa from August 22-24. 

During the telephone conversation, PM Modi stated that the relationship between Iran and India is underpinned by close historic and civilizational ties including strong people-to-people contacts. 

INS Trikand is equipped with advanced sensors and weapon systems. It features various anti-ship and anti-aircraft missile systems, torpedoes, and a 100mm main gun. It incorporates stealth technology, including reduced radar cross-section, to enhance its survivability in hostile environments. 

It is equipped with anti-submarine warfare (ASW) capabilities, including ASW helicopters and torpedo launchers, which make it effective in countering underwater threats. With a long reach and a state-of-the-art combat suite, the ship is designed to undertake a wide spectrum of naval operations. 

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