Indian Naval Ships INS #Delhi, INS Shakti and INS #Kiltan, led by Rear Admiral Susheel Menon, #Flag Officer Commanding Eastern Fleet (FOCEF), obtain a heat welcome upon their arrival, in #Manila on Friday (August 1, 2025). Photo: @indiannavy on X through ANI

#Indian Navy’s Eastern Fleet arrived in #Manila with INS #Delhi, Shakti, and #Kiltan, reaffirming maritime ties with the #Philippines and dedication to the #Indo-Pacific.

#Indian Navy knowledgeable that as a part of the Navy’s ongoing operational deployment to South East Asia, Indian Naval Ships of the Eastern Fleet, commanded by Rear Admiral Susheel Menon, #Flag Officer Commanding Eastern Fleet (FOCEF), arrived at #Manila. The ships had been welcomed by personnel of the #Philippine Navy. The go to is an affidavit to #Indian Navy’s dedication to strengthening partnerships within the #Indo-Pacific.

On arrival, Mr. Menon interacted with native presspersons, highlighting the shared dedication of each nations in the direction of sustaining stability, and maritime safety. He emphasised the significance of such deployments in selling understanding, belief, and cooperation amongst pleasant maritime forces, the Navy added.

The visits reaffirms the strategic significance of the occasion and the high-level engagement with the #Philippine Navy, representing India’s maritime outreach within the area.

The go to can even characteristic a bilateral maritime train between the 2 navies, specializing in joint manoeuvres and communication protocols to enhance preparedness, construct mutual belief and strengthen operational synergy within the maritime area.

#Philippines President #Bongbong Marcos is ready to go to India from August 4 to August 8.

Published – August 01, 2025 09:35 pm IST