Victoria [Seychelles], Indian Naval Ship (INS) Sunayna entered Port Victoria, Seychelles, as part of its long-range deployment in the southwestern region of the Indian Ocean, the Indian Ministry of Defense said in a press release.
The ship's visit coincided with Seychelles' 48th National Day celebration on June 29.
A contingent of the Indian Navy along with a naval band will take part in the military parade organized as part of the Seychelles National Day celebrations.
The deployment of an Indian naval ship marks the sustained participation of an Indian military contingent since 1976, reaffirming the bonhomie between the two nations, according to the ministry's press release.
During the port call, social interactions, engagements with the Seychelles Defense Forces, special yoga sessions, ships open to visitors and community outreach programs are scheduled. An aerial demonstration of the locally built naval ALH is also planned during the port call.
The deployment of INS Sunayna is in line with the Security and Growth for All in the Region (SAGAR) vision that promotes collaborative efforts to ensure maritime security in the IOR.
This comes after INS Sunayna's two-day visit to Port Louis on June 24.
INS Sunayna last visited Port Victoria in Seychelles on June 18, where the ship conducted joint Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) surveillance with the Seychelles Coast Guard during the deployment.
The visit of INS Sunayna to Seychelles was aimed at further strengthening the camaraderie and mutual cooperation between the two navies in line with the vision of SAGAR.
Upon her arrival, INS Sunayna was received by officials from the Seychelles Coast Guard and the Indian Embassy.
Additionally, during the ship's visit, personnel from the Indian Navy and Seychelles Defense Forces participated in official and social interactions and cross-deck visits.
The ship also carried out joint EEZ surveillance with the Seychelles Coast Guard during the deployment.
The ship's visit coincided with Seychelles' 48th National Day celebration on June 29.
A contingent of the Indian Navy along with a naval band will take part in the military parade organized as part of the Seychelles National Day celebrations.
The deployment of an Indian naval ship marks the sustained participation of an Indian military contingent since 1976, reaffirming the bonhomie between the two nations, according to the ministry's press release.
During the port call, social interactions, engagements with the Seychelles Defense Forces, special yoga sessions, ships open to visitors and community outreach programs are scheduled. An aerial demonstration of the locally built naval ALH is also planned during the port call.
The deployment of INS Sunayna is in line with the Security and Growth for All in the Region (SAGAR) vision that promotes collaborative efforts to ensure maritime security in the IOR.
This comes after INS Sunayna's two-day visit to Port Louis on June 24.
INS Sunayna last visited Port Victoria in Seychelles on June 18, where the ship conducted joint Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) surveillance with the Seychelles Coast Guard during the deployment.
The visit of INS Sunayna to Seychelles was aimed at further strengthening the camaraderie and mutual cooperation between the two navies in line with the vision of SAGAR.
Upon her arrival, INS Sunayna was received by officials from the Seychelles Coast Guard and the Indian Embassy.
Additionally, during the ship's visit, personnel from the Indian Navy and Seychelles Defense Forces participated in official and social interactions and cross-deck visits.
The ship also carried out joint EEZ surveillance with the Seychelles Coast Guard during the deployment.
