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The Indian Navy's First Training Squadron wrapped up a productive four-day visit to Maputo that significantly boosted defense ties with Mozambique. Their joint exercises included specialized diving operations, firefighting drills, and EEZ surveillance missions alongside Mozambican naval personnel. Beyond military cooperation, the deployment featured meaningful community engagement with medical camps serving over 100 patients and ship tours for more than 1000 local students. This visit reinforces India's commitment to maritime security partnerships across the Indian Ocean region under its MAHASAGAR initiative.

Key Points: Indian Navy Training Squadron Boosts Mozambique Ties with Joint Drills

  • Joint diving operations and VBSS drills enhanced naval interoperability
  • Cross-training at Mozambique's Marine Commando School fostered mutual understanding
  • Medical camps treated over 100 patients and conducted disease prevention awareness
  • Community outreach involved 1000+ school children touring Indian Navy ships
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4-day visit of Indian Navy's First Training Squadron boosts ties with Mozambique

Indian Navy's 1TS concludes 4-day Maputo visit with joint training, medical camps, and community outreach, strengthening maritime cooperation with Mozambique.

"The visit leaves behind strengthened bilateral ties and a renewed commitment to peace, stability, and shared prosperity - Indian Navy Statement"

New Delhi, Sep 21

Joint training to enhance operational interoperability remained the focus of Indian Navy (1TS) four-day port call to Maputo, Mozambique, an official said on Sunday.

Demonstrating enduring maritime friendship, the 1TS, comprising INS Tir, INS Shardul, INS Sujata, and ICGS Sarathi, concluded its port visit to Maputo on Friday, the official said.

During the deployment, 1TS engaged in a series of joint training to enhance operational interoperability with the Mozambique Navy.

Activities included Joint Diving Operations, Firefighting, VBSS Ops and Bridge Machinery Control integration drills. Cross-training visit of Indian Navy trainees to Marine Commando School at Katembe, Sargent School at Boane, and the Army Practising School at Manhica fostered mutual understanding and cooperation. Sea riders of the Mozambique Navy embarked onboard 1TS ships for joint EEZ surveillance.

Capt Tijo K Joseph, Senior Officer of 1TS, along with Commanding Officers of visiting ships, paid courtesy calls to Rear Admiral Eugenio Dias Da Silva Muatuca, Chief of the Mozambique Navy; Maj Gen Ezequiel Muianga, Inspector of FADM; Col Candido Jose Tirano, Commandant of Maputo Air Force Base.

These high-level interactions underscored the growing defence cooperation between the two nations, said an official statement.

Community outreach formed a vital component of the deployment. More than 1,000 school children toured the ships, gaining insights into operational capabilities of the Indian Navy, it said.

A medical camp was set up at Naval Headquarters Mozambique and local hospital at Maputo. More than 100 patients were provided medical care and an awareness campaign on prevention of critical disease, emergency response and first aid was conducted, it said.

Joint Yoga sessions and a friendly futsal match further strengthened camaraderie between the two Navies, it said.

As 1TS sets sail for Mombasa, the visit leaves behind strengthened bilateral ties and a renewed commitment to peace, stability, and shared prosperity in the Indian Ocean Region. The port call reinforces India's maritime partnership with African nations.

The port call reaffirmed the Indian Navy's commitment to enhanced maritime partnership through joint training and capacity building, guided by the vision of MAHASAGAR - Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions.

- IANS

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Priya S
Love that they included yoga sessions and medical camps! Shows India's soft power and holistic approach to international relations. Our navy is doing more than just defense - they're building genuine friendships. 👏
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Rohit P
This is exactly what we need - stronger ties with African nations. China has been expanding its influence there, and India needs to step up its game. Good strategic move by our navy!
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Michael C
Impressive deployment! The joint EEZ surveillance is particularly important for combating piracy and illegal fishing in the Indian Ocean region. India's navy is becoming a true regional security provider.
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Sneha F
While I appreciate the diplomatic efforts, I hope our government is also focusing on modernizing our naval fleet. We need more indigenous ships and better equipment to truly compete on the global stage.
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Karthik V
The MAHASAGAR vision is brilliant! Mutual advancement and shared growth - this is how India should approach international relations. Proud of our navy's professional approach and the positive image they're building abroad. 🇮🇳🤝🇲🇿
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Divya L
Wonderful to see 1000+ school children getting to tour our ships! These experiences create lasting impressions and build future diplomatic relationships. The medical camp serving 100 patients is also heartwarming.

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