Indian Navy’s Delhi and Satpura ships arrive in Cambodia to strengthen maritime ties
1 min read 12 May 2023, 03:02 PM ISTThe four-day port call from May 11-14 aims to bolster India’s cordial ties with the Kingdom of Cambodia and strengthen maritime cooperation between the two countries.
PremiumNew Delhi: Indian Naval ships Delhi and Satpura arrived in Sihanoukville, Cambodia on Friday as part of the Indian Navy’s deployment to ASEAN countries.
The four-day port call from May 11-14 aims to bolster India’s cordial ties with the Kingdom of Cambodia and strengthen maritime cooperation between the two countries.
“During the port call, personnel from both navies will engage in a wide range of professional interactions, deck visits, and sports exchanges to enhance interoperability and mutual understanding," the Ministry of Defence said.
INS Delhi, India’s first indigenously built guided missile destroyer, and INS Satpura, an indigenous multi-purpose stealth frigate, are equipped with a versatile array of weapons and sensors, and can carry multi-role helicopters. The ships are a testimony to India’s advanced ship design and shipbuilding capabilities.
India and Cambodia have a long history of friendly relations, and the two countries have been working together to enhance cooperation in a wide range of areas, including trade, investment, and tourism.
The visit of the Indian Naval ships seeks to consolidate the strong bonds of friendship that exist between the two countries, it added.
