Indian naval ships visit central Da Nang city
Monday, 21/05/2018 15:20 (GMT+7)
(CPV) - Three Indian naval ships Sahyadri (F49), Shakti (A57) and Kamorta (P28) under the command of Rear Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi (Flag Officer Commanding, Eastern Fleet) is making a port call at Tien Sa port, Da Nang from May 21st-25th.
There would be professional interaction between personnel of both the navies, official calls and interaction with representatives of the Vietnamese Government.
Visits by local populace, guided tours for Indian Naval personnel, sports events and a band concert by Indian Navy band is also planned. On completion of the harbor phase, the two Navies would be undertaking an exercise.
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Bilateral relations between India and Vietnam are characterised by strong bonds of friendship based on cultural, religious and economic ties dating back to the 2nd Century AD.
The two sides elevated bilateral relations to comprehensive strategic partnership status during the official visit to Vietnam by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in September 2016.
Strong defence cooperation is a vital component of the Partnership. The Indian Defence Minister is scheduled to visit Vietnam in June this year, while the Chief of General Staff of Vietnam People's Army and the Commander-in Chief of Vietnam People's Navy are scheduled to visit India later this year.
The Indian Navy has had extensive interactions with Vietnam People’s Navy, particularly in the field of training, repairs, maintenance and logistics support aimed at capacity building. The latest visit by Indian ship to Vietnam was in September 2017, when northern Hai Phong port welcomed warships INS Satpura (F48) and INS Kadmatt (P29).
The current visit will enhance maritime cooperation, further bolster the strong bonds of friendship between the two countries and contribute to security and stability in the region and the world at large./.
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