New Delhi (NVI): Indian Navy Chief Admiral Karambir Singh is visiting Myanmar from 17 to 20 February. The visit is intended to strengthen bilateral relations between India and Myanmar.
During his visit, the Naval chief will hold bilateral discussions with Admiral Tin Aung San, Commander-in-Chief Myanmar Navy and also call on Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, Commander-in-Chief Defence Services, and other senior government officials.
He will also interact with the trainees of the National Defence College in Naypyitaw and will visit the Naval Dockyard and Training Command of the Myanmar Navy in Yangon.
Myanmar Navy is a member of the Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS) and participates in the activities conducted under the IONS construct.
“Indian Navy regularly interacts with Myanmar Navy through the medium of staff talks, joint working group meeting on Maritime Cooperation and other operational interactions which include Port visits, Coordinated Patrols, Bilateral Exercises, Training, and Hydrography,” the officer said.
In addition, both the Navies also interact during maritime activities such as Admiral’s Cup, Goa Maritime Conclave and Exercise MILAN.
In October, both the countries held a joint naval exercise at Visakhapatnam.
