Antananarivo: Indian Naval Ship Shardul and Malagasy Naval Ship Trozona undertook Joint Patrol of Madagascar’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) today and participated in Passage Exercise (PASSEX).
The first ever Joint Patrol between the navies of India and Madagascar reflect the growing defence ties between the two Indian Ocean neighbours aimed at the common objective of ensuring maritime security in the Indian Ocean Region.
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INS Shardul had arrived at port of Antsiranana, Madagascar on March 21, 2021 for overseas deployment of training squadron headed by Captain Aftab Ahmed Khan.
Owing to prevailing Covid 19 situation, the port call was conducted through virtual conferences with officials of Madagascar Armed Forces on March 23, 2021.
The interaction between the Base Commander and Senior Officer, 1st Training Squadron was conducted on jetty following requisite COVID protocols.
India remains committed to further strengthening its partnership with Madagascar that aligns with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of SAGAR (Security And Growth for All in the Region) for the Indian Ocean Region, said Indian Ambassador Abhay Kumar, here today.
