The Indian Navy’s Eastern Fleet concluded its three-day Singapore port call, which was undertaken as part of operations deployment to South East Asia.
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The Indian Navy’s Eastern Fleet concluded its three-day Singapore port call, which was undertaken as part of operations deployment to South East Asia.
The Indian naval ships Delhi, Shakti, Satpura, and Kiltan of the Eastern Fleet, under the command of Rear Admiral Susheel Menon, Flag Officer Commanding Eastern Fleet (FOCEF), participated in the port call which started from 16 July.
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During the visit, FOCEF called on the High Commissioner of India to Singapore and the Fleet Commander of the Republic of Singapore Navy and discussed further opportunities and avenues for enhancing bilateral naval ties and maritime cooperation in the Indo-Pacific. The FOCEF also held informal discussions with the academic community on the Indian Navy’s perspective on maritime security and regional developments.
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According to a statement of the naval spokesperson, the Commanding Officers of Eastern Fleet ships participated in a solemn wreath-laying ceremony at the Kranji War Memorial, paying homage to the Indian soldiers who made the supreme sacrifice during World War II.
Professional interactions between the two navies included cross-deck visits, Subject Matter Expert Exchanges (SMEEs), and friendly sports activities, aimed at strengthening interoperability and mutual understanding. A deck reception was hosted onboard INS Shakti, bringing together RSN personnel, eminent persons, members of the diplomatic community, and the Indian diaspora to celebrate and strengthen the bonds of maritime partnership, the statement added.
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