maritime cooperation

The Indian Naval ship Trikand arrived in Maputo, Mozambique, as part of its operational deployment in the South West Indian Ocean region. The Defence Ministry stated that the visit aims to further strengthen maritime cooperation and bilateral relations between India and Mozambique. The ministry...

The Indian Naval Ship Sudarshini arrived in Sète, France, as part of the ongoing landmark transoceanic expedition, Lokayan-26. The Ministry of Defence stated that this visit marks a significant milestone in the ship's journey and highlights India's commitment to maritime cooperation and cultural...

Sydney, March 24 – Royal Australian Navy (RAN) Chief Vice Admiral Mark Hammond was the chief guest at a reception held onboard INS Nilgiri during its deployment to Australia for Exercise Kakadu 2026, the High Commission of India, which hosted the event, stated on Tuesday.Vice Admiral Sanjay...

Moscow/New Delhi, March 23 External Affairs Minister (EAM) Jaishankar said on Monday that, guided by its "humanity first and people-centric" approach during its ongoing BRICS chairmanship, India remains focused on deepening engagement with Russia to collectively address common challenges through...

New Delhi, March 22 – INS Trikand, a frontline stealth frigate of the Indian Navy, has departed from Port Victoria in Seychelles after successfully completing a productive and engaging port call.During the visit, Captain Sachin Kulkarni, Commanding Officer of the ship, met with senior...

The Indian Naval Ship Trikand concluded its port call in Victoria, Seychelles, on the 20th of this month. The Ministry of Defence stated that this port call reflects India's vision of mutual and holistic advancement for security and growth across the region – MAHASAGAR – and reinforces the...

Mumbai, March 19 Global shipping giant Hapag-Lloyd is in discussions with its partners to cover some of the additional costs, which have increased by USD 40-50 million per week amid the ongoing situation in the Middle East and disruptions in cargo movement, its CEO Rolf Habben Jensen has said...

Mumbai, March 19 Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal emphasized on Thursday that cooperation from stakeholders can help ensure minimal disruption in maritime trade amid uncertainties in the wake of the evolving situation in West Asia.Speaking at a ceremony to sign the Letter of Intent (LoI) for...

New Delhi, March 17 The escalating conflict in West Asia and its impact on global energy security were key topics discussed by External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar with his counterparts from the 27 European Union (EU) member states in Brussels.A day after the talks, the Ministry of External...

March 11, New Delhi — The Indian Naval Ship Trikand, a stealth frigate of the Indian Navy, arrived in Port Louis, Mauritius on March 10, 2026, during its ongoing operational deployment in the South West Indian Ocean region.During the port call, the ship will participate in the 58th Mauritius...

Visakhapatnam, February 25 The 13th edition of the multilateral naval exercise, MILAN, concluded aboard INS Vikrant on Wednesday, marking enhanced maritime cooperation and interoperability.Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated Exercise MILAN 2026 in Visakhapatnam on February 20...

The fifth edition of the Goa Maritime Conclave concluded today at the Naval War College, with Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi calling for stronger, technology-driven maritime cooperation in the Indian Ocean Region.In his closing remarks, the Navy Chief thanked delegates...

Panaji, February 21 Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Dinesh Tripathi said on Saturday that any proposed joint maritime mechanism in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR) would be based on consensus among participating nations, assuring India's support for partner countries in capacity-building efforts...

Visakhapatnam, February 19 – The multilateral naval exercise, MILAN 2026, will be formally inaugurated by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday at the Samudrika Auditorium in the Naval Base, Visakhapatnam.Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi will also be present. Earlier...

New Delhi, February 16 President Droupadi Murmu will witness the International Fleet Review (IFR) organized by the Indian Navy in Visakhapatnam, a gathering of warships and submarines from friendly countries showcasing their military capabilities, according to a statement issued by the...

New Delhi, February 16 – Indian Navy Chief, Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, met with the Chief of the Greek Navy General Staff, Vice Admiral Dimitrios Eleftherios Kataras, in New Delhi on Monday. The discussions focused on strengthening maritime cooperation through navy-to-navy and joint exercises...

New Delhi, February 15 – The Indian Ocean Region (IOR), which borders three continents – Asia, Africa, and Australia, and contributes to over 70 to 75 per cent of international trade via its crucial sea route, remains one of the most vital and vulnerable assets in the 21st century.With India...

February 14, New Delhi – India, Japan, and Indonesia conducted a trilateral naval exercise in the Andaman Sea on February 13.The exercise focused on enhancing combined operational readiness, improving interoperability, and reinforcing ongoing maritime cooperation efforts to ensure a safe...

February 14, New Delhi – India, Japan, and Indonesia conducted a trilateral naval exercise in the Andaman Sea on February 13.The exercise focused on enhancing combined operational readiness, improving interoperability, and reinforcing ongoing maritime cooperation efforts to ensure a safe...