Sasebo [Japan], October 28 (ANI): The Indian Navy’s indigenously constructed Shivalik-class guided missile stealth frigate INS Sahyadri obtained a heat welcome upon its arrival at Sasebo.
The Indian Navy ship, commanded by Captain Rajat Kumar, is taking part within the Japan-India Maritime Exercise (JAIMEX-25).
Through a publish on X on Tuesday, the Indian Embassy in Tokyo stated, ‘INS Sahyadri arrived at Sasebo to a heat welcome ceremony by JMSDF Sasebo District. Sahyadri commanded by Capt Rajat Kumar is taking part in Japan-India Maritime Exercise – JAIMEX 25.’
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As a part of the 2 nations’ defence cooperation, INS Sahyadri additionally made a port name on the Maritime Self-defence Force’s Sasebo base in southwest Japan, in line with Japan’s Kyodo News.
After giving its crew an opportunity to relaxation and replenish their provides, the frigate is anticipated to depart the port in Nagasaki Prefecture on Friday, Kyodo News added in its report.
‘The enchancment of interoperability between the MSDF and the Indian Navy is important to understand a free and open Indo-Pacific,’ stated Captain Shingo Asari, who welcomed the Indian ship and its crew, Kyodo News reported.
The Indian and Japanese navies performed the harbour part of the Japan-India Maritime Exercise (JAIMEX-25), that includes a collection of actions together with cross-deck visits, skilled interactions and a mixed yoga camp that strengthened camaraderie and cooperation between the 2 forces, the Indian Navy spokesperson stated in an official assertion on Saturday.
The Indian Navy’s indigenously constructed Shivalik-class guided missile stealth frigate INS Sahyadri participated within the Japan-India Maritime Exercise (JAIMEX-25) held from October 16 to 18 and arrived at Yokosuka Port, Japan, on October 21 for the harbour part.
According to the Ministry of Defence, earlier than arriving at Yokosuka, INS Sahyadri joined Japan Maritime Self-Defence Force (JMSDF) ships Asahi, Oumi and the submarine Jinryu for the ocean part.
The ships performed superior anti-submarine warfare and missile defence drills, in addition to flying operations and underway replenishment (refuelling and provide operations at sea). These workouts helped enhance coordination between the 2 navies and strengthened cooperation underneath the India-Japan Special Strategic and Global Partnership, established in 2014 to advertise peace and stability within the Indo-Pacific area.
Commissioned in 2012, INS Sahyadri showcases India’s progress in indigenous defence expertise and helps the imaginative and prescient of ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ (Self-Reliant India). The stealth frigate has taken half in a number of vital operational deployments and joint workouts with different international locations.
According to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), defence ties between India and Japan have grown stronger lately, with each international locations sharing comparable views on peace and safety within the Indo-Pacific.
After the election of Japan’s new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated her on X, saying, ‘I look ahead to working intently with you to additional strengthen the India-Japan Special Strategic and Global Partnership. Our deepening ties are very important for peace, stability, and prosperity throughout the Indo-Pacific and past.’ (ANI)