INS Sudarshini Departs Antigua Under Lokayan 26 Expedition
New Delhi [India], June 2 (ANI): The Indian Navy's sail training ship, INS Sudarshini, departed from Antigua on May 31 after concluding a four-day port call. This visit marked an important milestone in India's maritime outreach and engagement with Caribbean nations under the ongoing Lokayan 26 expedition. The visit significantly enhanced maritime cooperation between India and Antigua, as per a statement by the Ministry of Defence.
Highlights of the Visit
During the port call, the ship hosted several dignitaries, including Gaston Browne, Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda. The Commanding Officer of INS Sudarshini also called on Brigadier Telbert Benjamin, Chief of Defence Staff of the Antigua and Barbuda Defence Force (ABDF). Professional exchanges between the two maritime forces strengthened linkages and fostered mutual understanding.
The ship was opened to visitors, providing them with a unique opportunity to experience the heritage and sail-training traditions of the Indian Navy. The event underscored India's commitment to fostering enduring maritime partnerships and promoting goodwill in alignment with the vision of MAHASAGAR and Vasudhaiva Kutumbkam — The World is One Family.
Next Destination
INS Sudarshini now proceeds to the United States to participate in the International Naval Review and SAIL 250 celebrations, commemorating the 250th anniversary of American Independence.
Earlier Port Call at Las Palmas
Earlier, on April 27, the Indian Navy's Sail Training Ship INS Sudarshini concluded a landmark three-day port call at Las Palmas, Canary Islands. This visit was a pivotal milestone in its Lokayan-26 transoceanic expedition. The visit to the Spanish archipelago provided an important avenue for maritime diplomacy and professional engagement.
Engagements in Canary Islands
The Commanding Officer of INS Sudarshini met Rear Admiral Santiago de Colsa Trueba, Chief of Canary Islands Naval Command. The exchange highlighted the strengthening of bilateral ties and a deepening partnership between the two navies. During the port call, the ship was open to the public and drew a large number of visitors from the local community and the Indian diaspora.
Showcasing India's seafaring legacy, the vessel hosted guided tours where personnel shared invaluable experiences of ocean sailing, fostering bonds of friendship across the seas. (ANI)
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