Italy’s Navy chief meets Indian counterpart to strengthen maritime ties
During its almost two-year voyage, the ship will visit more than 30 ports before returning to Italy in February 2025. The 101-meter, 3410-ton tall ship is commanded by Capt Giuseppe Lai
Additionally, the two nations also enjoy significant bilateral trade and commerce, the Navy said.
Press Trust of India Mumbai
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Vice Admiral Antonio Natale of the Italian Navy met Vice Admiral Sanjay J Singh, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Western Naval Command here, and discussed issues pertaining to enhancing interoperability and cooperation in the maritime domain, the Navy said on Saturday.
The meeting between Natale and Singh took place on Friday.
Vice Admiral Natale is on a visit to Mumbai from November 28 to December 3. “Issues pertaining to enhancing interoperability and cooperation in the maritime domain were deliberated,” the Navy said. Natale also laid a wreath at the Gaurav Stambh, a memorial at the Naval Dockyard Mumbai, honouring the supreme sacrifices of Indian naval personnel.
Topics : Indian Navy Italian marines Italian marine
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First Published: Nov 30 2024 | 4:31 PM IST