INS Sunayna Sets Sail for Mauritius to Bolster Maritime Relations
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Synopsis
INS Sunayna embarks for Mauritius after a successful visit to Mozambique, enhancing maritime security and fostering partnerships in the Indian Ocean Region.
Key Takeaways
- INS Sunayna is part of the IOS SAGAR initiative.
- The ship's crew includes 44 personnel from nine foreign navies.
- Joint EEZ Surveillance will be conducted with Mozambique.
- This deployment strengthens India's maritime partnerships.
- It promotes regional security and cooperation.
Mozambique, April 21 (NationPress) INS Sunayna, currently deployed in Africa as Indian Ocean Ship (IOS) SAGAR, departed for Port Louis, Mauritius, on Monday after successfully completing a three-day port visit to Nacala, Mozambique, as stated by the Indian Navy.
The vessel's crew comprises 44 personnel from the navies of nine friendly foreign nations, highlighting the collaborative essence of the Security and Growth for All in the Region (SAGAR) initiative.
“Before its planned arrival in Port Louis, IOS SAGAR will conduct a Joint Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) Surveillance with Mozambican authorities,” the navy mentioned in a statement.
This deployment reaffirms the Indian Navy's dedication to enhancing maritime security and nurturing partnerships between India and Mozambique in the Indian Ocean Region, as the statement emphasized.
The port call was a significant achievement, promoting maritime cooperation and interoperability between the Indian and Mozambique Navies.
It also reflected India's ongoing commitment to strengthening maritime partnerships in the Indian Ocean Region, fostering mutual trust, and enhancing collective regional security in line with the SAGAR initiative's vision.
Earlier, on April 5, the ship left Karwar, Goa, carrying 44 naval personnel from nine Friendly Foreign Nations (FFNs) of the Indian Ocean Region (IOR), including Comoros, Kenya, Madagascar, Maldives, Mauritius, Mozambique, Seychelles, Sri Lanka, and South Africa, and entered the Port of Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh flagged off INS Sunayna from Karwar as IOS SAGAR, with 44 personnel from nine friendly foreign navies onboard.
This deployment marks a new chapter in maritime cooperation and emphasizes India's commitment to a safe, peaceful, and prosperous Indian Ocean Region, nurturing robust naval partnerships and regional stability.
The inclusion of personnel from FFNs aboard INS Sunayna highlights the importance of this initiative in fostering global maritime cooperation.
The ship previously participated in the inaugural session of the India-Africa maritime partnership exercise AIKEYME 25, in Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania.
IOS SAGAR is a distinctive mission based on the Government of India's regional initiative for maritime collaboration, named SAGAR, which aims to promote international cooperation between India and several African nations.
