The INS Kolkata of the Indian Navy (Photo: VNA) Khanh Hoa (VNA) – Two ships INS Kolkataand INS Shakti of the Indian Navy docked at the Cam Ranh International Port in thesouth central province of Khanh Hoa on April 13, beginning a four-day visit toVietnam.
The two ships with 735 members on board areled by INS Kolkata’s captain Colonel Hara Aditya.
The two ships with 735 members on board areled by INS Kolkata’s captain Colonel Hara Aditya.
The INS Shakti (R) (Photo: VNA) The visit is made in the context that theVietnam-India comprehensive strategic partnership in general and bilateraldefence ties in particular have been strengthened over the years.
It is part of activities to realise agreementsreached by high-ranking leaders of the countries’ armies, thus deepeningbilateral defence cooperation and bringing practical results.
During their stay, the crew members willpay courtesy calls to officials of the Khanh Hoa People’s Committee and the HighCommand of Naval Region 4. They will also join sport events with officers andsoldiers of Naval Region 4 and visit the Vietnam Naval Academy.
The Indian ships are scheduled to have ajoint training with the Vietnam People’s Navy on formation, informationexchange and maritime search and rescue.
INS Kolkata is a Kolkata-class stealth guided-missile destroyer while INSShakti is a Deepak-class fleet tanker of the Indian Navy.-VNA
It is part of activities to realise agreementsreached by high-ranking leaders of the countries’ armies, thus deepeningbilateral defence cooperation and bringing practical results.
During their stay, the crew members willpay courtesy calls to officials of the Khanh Hoa People’s Committee and the HighCommand of Naval Region 4. They will also join sport events with officers andsoldiers of Naval Region 4 and visit the Vietnam Naval Academy.
The Indian ships are scheduled to have ajoint training with the Vietnam People’s Navy on formation, informationexchange and maritime search and rescue.
INS Kolkata is a Kolkata-class stealth guided-missile destroyer while INSShakti is a Deepak-class fleet tanker of the Indian Navy.-VNA
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