MUSCAT : According to a press note from the Indian Navy, this port call further strengthens the existing defence relations between India and Oman in the maritime domain.

During the visit – from October 5 to 9 – the Indian Navy will engage with Royal Navy of Oman on various aspects of maritime security and interoperability, including harbour interactions and joint exercises. The deployment will also focus on training exchanges, professional interactions and friendly sports fixtures between the two Navies.

In the last ten years, this is the third visit of 1TS to Muscat, Oman. These interactions play a key role in consolidating gains in Naval cooperation and keeping the existing partnerships between both the Navies.
Coinciding with the visit of 1TS, Vice Admiral V Srinivas, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Southern Naval Command, will be on an official visit to Sultanate of Oman from October 6 to 9. During the visit, FOCINC South will hold bilateral discussions with Vice Admiral Abdullah bin Khamis bin Abdullah Al Raisi, Chief of Staff Sultan’s Armed Forces and Rear Admiral Saif bin Nasser bin Mohsen Al -Rahbi, Commander of Royal Navy of Oman. He will also visit key defence and training installations in Oman.

It is pertinent to note that the Indian Navy and Royal Navy of Oman engage with each other on avenues of operations, training and collaborative efforts in various fields. In June this year, the 6th edition of Indian Navy and Royal Navy of Oman Staff talks were held in New Delhi. The visit of 1TS and CINC, SNC further cement bilateral relations between the two friendly nations.

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