As part of Indian Navy's overseas deployment to West Asia, its front line warship INS Trikhand made port call at Istanbul's Sarayburnu Port from Oct. 4 to 7. INS Trikand's visit to İstanbul closely follows the visit of Turkish frigate TCG Gediz, which made port calls at Mumbai and Chennai in India in April and July, respectively, this year.
Speaking during a reception on the INS Trikand at Sarayburnu Port on Monday, Capt. Vinay Kalia said the visit seeks to underscore India's peaceful presence and solidarity with other countries and strengthen the existing bonds between India and Turkey. Kalia said Indian naval assets are regularly deployed as part of the Indian Navy's mission to build “bridges of friendship” and strengthen international cooperation with friendly countries, as well as address maritime concerns of the region, including piracy in the Gulf of Aden.
INS Trikhand entering port of Istanbul
INS Trikhand at Istanbul port
INS Trikhand in Anti-Piracy operation in Gulf of Aden
Turkish frigate TCG Gediz that visited India during April of this year
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