Indian, Tanzanian Navy officials discuss maritime security

20-11-2025 Thu 15:59 | National
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Dar es Salaam, Nov 20 : Maritime security topped the agenda at an engagement between Indian and Tanzanian naval officials in a step towards advancing ongoing cooperation, an official said on Thursday.

"Maiden Edition of Indian Navy-Tanzania People's Defence Force Navy Staff Talks were successfully concluded on 18 Nov, 25 at Dar es Salaam. Co-Chaired by RAdm Srinivas Maddula, ACNS (FCI) & Cmde FJ Mwasikolile, Naval Operations & Training Officer TPDF Navy," said the Indian Navy Spokesperson on X.

"Talks were dedicated to mapping the future course of bilateral maritime engagements, advancing ongoing cooperation and promoting a coordinated approach to maritime security," he said.

In an earlier statement, the Indian Navy said that INS Sahyadri participated in the sea phase of Exercise Malabar in the US' Guam that included Anti-Submarine Warfare, Visit Board Search and Seizure (VBSS), gunnery firing, underway replenishment, and cross-deck helicopter operations.

"INS Sahyadri participated in the sea phase of Exercise Malabar 2025 from 13 to 17 November. The four-day high-tempo sea phase included Anti-Submarine Warfare, Visit Board Search and Seizure (VBSS), gunnery firing, underway replenishment, and cross-deck helicopter operations. In addition, Sea Riders were exchanged between the participating ships to share best practices and to enhance mutual understanding," said the statement on X.

INS Sahyadri had made a port call at Guam on November 7, as part of its ongoing long-range operational deployment to the Indo-Pacific. The ongoing exercise includes naval drills between the Navies of India, Japan, Australia and the US.

Indigenously designed and constructed, INS Sahyadri is a Guided Missile Stealth Frigate and a shining example of the 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat' vision. It has participated in several bilateral and multilateral exercises, as well as operational deployments.

During the harbour phase of Exercise Malabar, the crew of INS Sahyadri engaged in joint interactions between the operations teams of participating navies, including cross-deck visits and sharing of best practices.

"Friendly sports fixtures brought together personnel from INS Sahyadri, US, Japan and Australia - fostering camaraderie, strengthening mutual trust, and promoting teamwork in true maritime spirit," the Indian Navy highlighted last week.

The Ministry of Defence noted that the participation of INS Sahyadri in Exercise Malabar-2025 reaffirms India's enduring partnership and its commitment to strengthening coordination, enhancing interoperability, and demonstrating a collective resolve to safeguard regional security.

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