The two sides also held discussions on the current situation in the Indian Ocean region. (File)
New Delhi:
Navy Chief of Staff Admiral R. Hari Kumar held a meeting with his visiting Thai counterpart Admiral Adoong Paan-Iam on Monday and discussed measures to further strengthen naval-navy cooperation.
The two sides also held discussions on the current situation in the Indian Ocean region, focusing on the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden and the need for joint efforts to ensure peace, stability and maritime security.
Admiral Adoong Pan-Iam, Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Thai Navy, is on an official visit to India from April 1 to 3.
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According to the Ministry of Defense press release, discussions between Admiral R. Hari Kumar and Admiral Adoong Pan-Iam focused on issues such as mutual cooperation in the maritime domain, training exchange programs and information sharing.
Earlier in the day, Admiral Adoong Pan-Iam laid a ceremonial wreath at the National War Memorial. He was welcomed by the customary guard of honor presented by the Indian Navy at the South Block.
His visit to India is a testament to strong “bilateral relations and enduring friendship” between the navies of India and Thailand, the MEA said.
He will also call on the Chief of the Defense Staff, the Chief of the Air Force, the Minister of Defense and the National Maritime Security Coordinator.
“To further deepen defense cooperation between both countries, Admiral Adoong Pan-Iam will meet with officials from India’s defense industry and the Ministry of Defense Production in New Delhi,” the MEA message said.
“After this, an interactive session is also planned with Indian Navy officials from the Warship Design Bureau to explore current trends in shipbuilding and identify future opportunities, including the scope of ship maintenance and repairs in India,” it added.
The navies of India and Thailand have been conducting regular coordinated patrols on a biannual basis since 2005, and the first bilateral IN-RTN exercise, namely Ex-Ayutthaya, was held on December 23 last year.
Recently, a Royal Thai Navy ship, HTMS Prachup Kheri Khan, participated in MILAN 24, held in February 2024 in Visakhapatnam. The two navies are also active members of the Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS) and the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA).
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