Indian Navy's Training Vessels Engage in Professional Exchanges in Cambodia
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Synopsis
On February 16, Indian Navy's First Training Squadron, including INS Sujata and ICGS Veera, conducted professional exchanges in Cambodia's Sihanoukville Port. The visit, part of a Long-Range Training Deployment, aims to enhance cooperation with the Royal Cambodian Navy and strengthen ties between India and Cambodia.
Key Takeaways
- INS Sujata and ICGS Veera engaged in professional training.
- Visit fostered India-Cambodia maritime relations.
- Small Arms Simulator handed to Royal Cambodian Army.
- Activities included sports and cross-training.
- Part of India's 'Act East' policy to enhance regional stability.
New Delhi, Feb 16 (NationPress) The Indian Navy's First Training Squadron (1TS), which includes INS Sujata and ICGS Veera, engaged in various professional exchanges and media interactions during their training mission at Sihanoukville Port in Cambodia, as confirmed by an official on Sunday.
Senior officers from the Indian Navy met with Mang Sineth, the Governor of the Sihanoukville region, along with senior personnel from the Royal Cambodian Navy (RCN), according to a spokesperson from the Indian Navy at the Naval Headquarters and DPR, Ministry of Defence.
A Small Arms Simulator was presented to the Royal Cambodian Army, as mentioned in a post on the social media platform X.
This port visit, occurring from February 14-17, is part of the squadron's Long-Range Training Deployment to South East Asia.
The ships received a warm welcome on Friday from representatives of Cambodian maritime agencies, as stated in a release.
The vessels will participate in a variety of activities designed to bolster cooperation and interoperability between the Indian Navy and the RCN.
The itinerary includes cross-training visits, social interactions, friendly sports events, and PASSEX exercises with the RCN. The visit also features the formal transfer of a Small Arms Simulator to the Royal Cambodian Army.
This defense engagement and capacity-building initiative reflect the strong and friendly ties between India and Cambodia, with the squadron's visit aimed at strengthening the maritime relationship between the two nations.
In February 2024, the Cambodian Navy took part in Ex-MILAN 24 in Visakhapatnam.
These visits underscore the significance of enhancing India-Cambodia relations and reinforcing maritime cooperation and regional stability as part of India's 'Act East' policy, according to the statement.
Earlier last month, the indigenously designed guided missile destroyer INS Mumbai participated in the fourth edition of the Multinational Exercise LA PEROUSE.
This edition featured participation from various maritime partners, including the Royal Australian Navy, French Navy, Royal Navy, United States Navy, Indonesian Navy, Royal Malaysian Navy, Republic of Singapore Navy, and Royal Canadian Navy.
