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Indian Navy's Training Squadron Boosts Ties with Indonesia in MAHASAGAR Initiative

The Indian Navy's First Training Squadron completed a three-day port visit to Belawan, Indonesia, to enhance bilateral maritime engagement. The visit included high-level meetings, professional exchanges for naval trainees, and joint sports and yoga sessions. The squadron also hosted local schoolchildren for guided tours of the ships. This deployment reinforces longstanding ties and supports India's Act East Policy by promoting cooperation in the Indian Ocean region.

Key Points: Indian Navy Training Squadron Visits Indonesia, Strengthens Ties

  • Three-day port call at Belawan, Indonesia
  • Professional and cultural interactions held
  • Supports India's Act East Policy
  • Ships opened to local schoolchildren
  • Strengthens Indian Ocean Naval Symposium ties
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MAHASAGAR: Indian Navy's first training squadron strengthens ties during Indonesia Port visit

Indian Navy's First Training Squadron conducted a port call in Indonesia, featuring professional exchanges and cultural events to enhance bilateral maritime cooperation.

"The visit reflects the Indian Navy's commitment to strengthening friendships, enriching training experiences, and promoting a secure, stable, and collaborative maritime environment. - Indian Officials"

New Delhi, January 25

The Indian Navy's First Training Squadron undertook a three-day port call at Belawan, Indonesia, enhancing maritime engagement with a fellow Indian Ocean Naval Symposium member nation and furthering the vision of MAHASAGAR, officials said.

The squadron, comprising INS Tir, INS Shardul, INS Sujata, and ICGS Sarathi, engaged in a series of professional, cultural, and training interactions with the Indonesian Navy, fostering mutual understanding and strengthening bilateral ties.

Capt Tijo K Joseph, Senior Officer of 1TS, along with the Commanding Officers of the ships, met with Laksamana Muda (Rear Admiral) Deny Septiana, Commander of Naval Area Command I (Komando Kodaeral I), to discuss shared maritime interests between the two navies.

An onboard reception, co-hosted by Capt Joseph and the Consulate General of India, Medan, featured senior officials from Komando Kodaeral I. Kolonel Wirawan Aby P, Chief of Operations, served as the Chief Guest, providing a platform for meaningful dialogue and fostering goodwill between the Indian and Indonesian naval forces.

Professional engagements during the visit included exposing Indian naval trainees to various facilities at Komando Daerah Angkatan Laut I (Naval Regional Command I), offering insight into the Command's roles and functions in the region. Additionally, joint sports events, games, and yoga sessions were organised, promoting camaraderie and mutual goodwill between personnel of the two navies.

The squadron also opened its ships to local schoolchildren, with guided tours generating enthusiasm and curiosity, making the visit an inspiring and memorable experience.

The 1TS deployment underscores the longstanding maritime ties between India and Indonesia, while supporting India's Act East Policy by enhancing naval presence and cooperation in the wider Indian Ocean and Southeast Asian region. Officials said the visit reflects the Indian Navy's commitment to strengthening friendships, enriching training experiences, and promoting a secure, stable, and collaborative maritime environment.

- ANI

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Priya S
Love the part about opening ships to schoolchildren. Such exposure can inspire the next generation and build lasting people-to-people connections. Well done, Indian Navy!
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Rohit P
Solid step for the Act East Policy. Joint exercises and professional exchanges are the way forward. However, I hope such engagements also translate into tangible economic partnerships for our coastal communities.
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Sarah B
As someone interested in geopolitics, this is a smart move. Countering Chinese influence in the region requires strong bilateral ties like these. The yoga and sports sessions are a nice touch for cultural diplomacy.
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Vikram M
Proud of our Navy! 🇮🇳👏 These training squadrons are our ambassadors. Building goodwill through such visits is as important as the strategic dialogue. More power to our sailors and officers.
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Karthik V
Good initiative, but the article reads like a press release. Would appreciate more details on what specific "shared maritime interests" were discussed. The public deserves deeper insight into these strategic partnerships.

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