He will also be participating in the 12th edition of Galle Dialogue 2025 - International Maritime Conference at Colombo on the theme 'Maritime Outlook of the Indian Ocean under Changing Dynamics'.
Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi Wednesday interacted with the crew of INSV Tarini after it crossed over to the Northern Hemisphere during their final leg on the circumnavigation.
Adm. Dinesh K Tripathi, Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), will embark on a four-day official visit to Indonesia on Sunday.
He also asked them to ensure combat readiness of all naval platforms, equipment, weapons, and sensors.
The Chief of Naval Staff, speaking on how friendly operations and exercises with friendly foreign countries help the Indian Navy, said that the task of the Indian Navy is to protect, preserve, promote, and pursue Bharat's national interest in the maritime domain, wherever they lie.
The Navy chief left for Delhi late at night by a special plane.
There are a lot of Chinese ships which operate in the Indian Ocean Region. We have about 4-6 PLA Navy ships, then some research vessels which operate, said Navy chief Admiral R Hari Kumar.
Speaking on the occasion, retiring Admiral Singh said, "During the last 30 months crisis of Covid and Galwan, the Indian Navy did its best to deal with the situation. The Indian Navy is always available to help citizens and the nation."
Speaking at an annual press conference ahead of the Navy Day celebrations on December 4, Admiral Karambir said that the Navy's long-term plan is to have three aircraft carriers in the fleet.
China on Wednesday released a ‘White Paper’ on its overall defence strategy which, among other things, speaks about the efforts being made by its armed forces to promote stability with India.
