Indian Navy guided-missile stealth frigate INS Trishul arrived at the historic port of Souda Bay in Crete, Greece, marking an important operational port call as part of its extended Mediterranean overseas deployment. The port visit reflects expanding bilateral strategic cooperation and maritime security ties between the navies of India and Greece, underpinned by shared commitments to international freedom of navigation and maritime order. During the diplomatic port call, Indian naval officers engaged in professional exchanges, cross-deck visits, and tactical discussions with Hellenic Navy counterparts.
The ship’s crew participated in coordinated interoperability exercises, sports exchanges, and community goodwill initiatives aimed at strengthening cultural and professional camaraderie between the two maritime services. Naval authorities confirmed that following the harbor phase, INS Trishul will execute complex passage exercises with Hellenic naval vessels in the eastern Mediterranean Sea, focusing on tactical communications, air defense drills, and search-and-rescue procedures. The mission underscores the Indian Navy’s growing operational reach and commitment to maritime diplomacy across global waters.
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