New Delhi, May 7 (FN Bureau) As a part of the Eastern Fleet Deployment to the South China Sea and strengthening the maritime ties between India and Singapore, Indian Naval Ships—Delhi, Shakti, and Kiltan—arrived in Singapore. The fleet, led by RAdm Rajesh Dhankhar, Flag Officer Commanding Eastern Fleet, received a warm welcome by personnel of the Republic of Singapore Navy and the High Commissioner of India in Singapore on Monday, an Indian Navy statement said. The visit is part of the Operational Deployment of the Indian Navy’s Eastern Fleet to the South China Sea.
This visit is poised to further strengthen the longstanding friendship and cooperation between the two maritime nations through a series of engagements and activities. During the ships’ stay in the harbour, various activities planned to be undertaken include interactions with the High Commission of India, professional interactions with the Republic of Singapore Navy, academia, and community outreach, amongst other activities, reflecting the shared values of both navies. The Indian Navy and Republic of Singapore Navy have had robust relations spanning three decades of cooperation, coordination, and collaboration with regular visits, exchange of best practices, and reciprocal training arrangements. The current deployment underscores the strong linkages between both navies, the statement added.