Indian Navy's First Training Squadron Arrives in Cambodia
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Synopsis
The First Training Squadron of the Indian Navy, including INS Sujata and ICGS Veera, has arrived in Sihanoukville, Cambodia, as part of India's Act East policy. This visit aims to enhance cooperation with the Royal Cambodian Navy through various joint activities.
Key Takeaways
- Arrival of INS Sujata and ICGS Veera in Cambodia.
- Part of India's 'Act East' initiative.
- Focus on enhancing Indian-Cambodian maritime cooperation.
- Engagement in cross-training, sports, and PASSEX exercises.
- Transfer of a Small Arms Simulator to the Royal Cambodian Army.
New Delhi, Feb 14 (NationPress) As part of India's 'Act East' initiative, vessels from the First Training Squadron (1TS), including INS Sujata and ICGS Veera, docked at Sihanoukville Port in Cambodia on Friday, as confirmed by an official statement.
This port visit, scheduled from February 14-17, forms part of the squadron's Long-Range Training Deployment across South East Asia.
The ships received a warm reception from representatives of Cambodia's maritime agencies, as mentioned in the statement.
During this visit, the vessels will participate in various activities designed to bolster cooperation and interoperability between the Indian Navy and the Royal Cambodian Navy (RCN).
Activities will include cross-training visits, social interactions, friendly sports competitions, and PASSEX exercises with the RCN. Additionally, the visit will feature the formal transfer of a Small Arms Simulator to the Royal Cambodian Army.
This defense cooperation and capacity-building initiative reflect the strong and amicable ties between India and Cambodia, with the squadron's visit aimed at further strengthening the maritime partnership between the two nations.
Previously, in February 2024, the Cambodian Navy took part in Ex-MILAN 24 held in Visakhapatnam.
The ongoing visits underscore the significance of enhancing India-Cambodia relations and fostering maritime collaboration for regional stability, aligned with India's 'Act East' policy, as stated.
Last month, the indigenously developed guided missile destroyer INS Mumbai participated in the fourth edition of the Multinational Exercise LA PEROUSE.
This exercise 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.
The exercise aims to enhance common Maritime Situational Awareness by improving collaboration in maritime surveillance, interdiction operations, and aerial operations, alongside progressive training and information sharing.
