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The Indian Navy and the EUNAVFOR Naval Force (EUNAVFOR) will soon organize a joint exercise at sea.
The exercise will be seen by ESPS Reina Sofia and its Antonio Marceglia of Eunavfor, as well as boats and aircraft from the Indian Navy. The aim of comprehensive tactical exercises is to increase interoperability between the two sides and allow trouble -free operations when they are deployed to combat non -traditional threats such as piracy and smuggling in the Indian Ocean, according to edition.
Before the exercise, ESPS Reina Sofia, commanded by commander Salvador Moreno Regil from the Spanish Navy and his Antonio Marceglia, commanded by CDR Alberto Bartolomeo of the Italian Navy, from 26th to 1 June during a short visit to the port. Both ships are currently working under Eunavfor. “The visit is significant because it is their first such visit to India under the auspices of the European Union,” the release said.
A shared goal
Development has been watching discussions between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President of the European Union Ursula von der Leyen and emphasized their shared commitment to international peace and security.
The Eunavfor party led by the back of the Admiral Davide Da Pozzo, the commander of the power, the Op Atalant, interact with the back of the Vidyadhar Harke, the main worker of the staff (operation), the western naval command of the Indian Navy, in the Western naval headquarters, and there were discussions on the bumper between two parties.
Increase in cooperation
Both naval forces also participated in some port contracts. “Both parties agreed on the need for prolonged cooperation in the military area and the meeting was a springboard for expanding cooperation between the Indian Navy and Eunavfor. The exchange of matters, ”she said,” she said that the exchange of items, ”she said,” she said in the sea, ”and IT.
“India and the EU share a strong commitment to the naval rules based on rules, allowing free and open use of international waters and at the same time respecting the territorial integrity of litoral states,” the report said.
The current visit embodies a common interest in the protection of legitimate trade and against traditional threats such as piracy and unregulated fishing. It is also in line with discussions conducted during the 4th India-Eu Maritime Security, which took place in Delhi in March 2025.
Published – 1 June 2025 20:56
