Saudi Naval Chief Visits India to Boost Maritime Cooperation

Saudi Naval Chief Visits India to Boost Maritime Cooperation

VoM News Desk | January 11, 2024 | 10:10 PM IST | World | Follow on Google News

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Saudi Naval Chief Visits India to Boost Maritime Cooperation

Admiral Fahad Abdullah S Al-Ghofaily, Chief of Staff of the Royal Saudi Naval Forces, visited Admiral R Hari Kumar, Chief of the Naval Staff, Indian Navy, in New Delhi. The leaders discussed collaborative mechanisms to strengthen naval cooperation between Saudi Arabia and India. The visit underlines the longstanding relationship between the two navies. Indian Navy ships frequently make port calls at various Saudi Arabian ports. Operational initiatives, bilateral naval exercises like Al Mohed Al Hindi, and training programs contribute to the cooperation. The Chief of Staff’s visit includes interactions with key Indian defense officials and visits to the IFC-IOR at Gurugram and the Southern Naval Command at Kochi. This visit aims to enhance naval cooperation, addressing shared maritime challenges in the Indian Ocean Region. The Indian Navy actively engages with the Royal Saudi Naval Force in multilateral forums such as IONS, MILAN, CMF, and DCoC-JA, strengthening maritime security. India and Saudi Arabia share cordial relations with deep economic and socio-cultural ties, fostering diplomatic relations since 1947. The visit reaffirms the commitment of both countries to maritime collaboration in the region.

Indian and Saudi Naval Chiefs Discuss Maritime Collaboration

Admiral Fahad Abdullah S Al-Ghofaily, Chief of the Royal Saudi Naval Forces, met with Admiral R Hari Kumar, Chief of the Naval Staff, Indian Navy, in New Delhi. Their discussions centered on enhancing collaborative mechanisms and measures to strengthen naval cooperation between Saudi Arabia and India. Al-Ghofaily’s visit, spanning four days, reflects the longstanding relationship between the two naval forces. Indian Navy ships regularly make port calls at various Saudi Arabian ports, fostering cooperation. The official statement highlights initiatives such as bilateral naval exercises and training programs contributing to this collaboration. During the visit, Al-Ghofaily engaged with key Indian defense officials and visited strategic naval commands. This visit aims to renew commitment and address shared maritime challenges in the Indian Ocean Region. Both navies actively cooperate in multilateral forums, amplifying maritime security efforts. India and Saudi Arabia, with deep-rooted economic and socio-cultural ties, established diplomatic relations in 1947. The visit signifies a significant step toward reinforcing maritime collaboration between the two nations.

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