Indian Navy's first training squadron reaches Phuket Deep Sea Port
As part of the ongoing training deployment of the First Training Squadron (1TS) to South East Asia, INS Shardul, INS Sujata and ICGS Veera arrived at Phuket Deep Sea Port, Thailand on March 1.
"The ships were accorded a warm welcome by the Royal Thai Navy (RTN) amidst fanfare of the RTN band. Senior Officer, 1TS, Capt Anshul Kishore along with Commanding Officers of the ships called on Rear Admiral Suwat Donsakul, Commander, Third Naval Area Command," read a statement issued by the Ministry of Defence.
The Ministry said discussions were centered on regional security, avenues for joint training exercises and goodwill activities.
A reception was hosted onboard 1TS for senior leadership of RTN, diplomats, and members of the Indian Diaspora.
During the port call, the Indian Navy and the Royal Thai Navy will engage in a series of dynamic activities aimed at strengthening maritime cooperation and enhancing operational synergy.
The visit includes professional interactions, yoga sessions, cross-training visits, friendly sports fixtures, Naval band performance, and PASSEX.
The Indian Navy and Royal Thai Navy have maintained a close and friendly relationship, which has strengthened over the years.
The visit reinforces better understanding and enhanced interoperability between the two Navies.
IBNS
Senior Staff Reporter at Northeast Herald, covering news from Tripura and Northeast India.
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