Ministry of Defence of the Republic of India
Ministry of Defence of the Republic of India
03/27/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 03/27/2026 05:44
INDIAN NAVAL SHIP TRIKAND MAKES PORT CALL AT MAPUTO, MOZAMBIQUE
Ministry of Defence
INDIAN NAVAL SHIP TRIKAND MAKES PORT CALL AT MAPUTO, MOZAMBIQUE
Posted On: 27 MAR 2026 5:07PM by PIB Delhi
INS Trikand, a frontline guided missile frigate of the Indian Navy, arrived at Maputo, Mozambique, on 26 Mar 2026 as part of her operational deployment to the South West Indian Ocean Region. The visit aims to further strengthen maritime cooperation and bilateral relations between India and Mozambique.
As part of India's commitment towards supporting regional partners in the IOR, the ship will hand over HADR stores and undertake professional and social engagements including community service, medical camp, yoga, friendly sports fixtures and training activities. Captain Sachin Kulkarni, Commanding Officer of the ship, will call on Shri Robert Shetkintong, High Commissioner of India to Mozambique, and senior functionaries of the Mozambique Navy.
The port call by INS Trikand is aligned with India's vision of MAHASAGAR - Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions.
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