Indian Naval Ship Trishul concluded her port call at Lisbon, Portugal, on 21 Oct 26. The visit provided an opportunity for professional interactions, knowledge-sharing and the exchange of Best Practices with the Portuguese Navy, contributing to a better understanding of shared maritime interests and strengthening operational synergy between the two Navies.
During the port call, the ship’s Commanding Officer called on the Commander of the Portuguese Navy and held productive discussions focused on enhancing operational synergy and interoperability, as well as exploring avenues for further collaboration. The interactions reflected the continued engagement between the two Navies and their shared interest in strengthening maritime cooperation.
The ship was open to visitors, including members of the Indian diaspora and Portuguese naval personnel, who had the opportunity to visit and interact with the crew. The Ambassador of India to Portugal, HE Puneet R Kundal, also visited the ship and interacted with the officers and crew.
A cultural exchange was hosted onboard, providing an opportunity to foster camaraderie and promote mutual understanding. The event was attended by the Ambassador of India to Portugal, envoys of other countries, Rear Admiral Paulo Silva Pereira, Deputy Fleet Commander and Flotilla Commander of the Portuguese Navy, officers of the Portuguese and Brazilian Navies, and members of the Indian diaspora. The gathering reflected the close people-to-people connections and friendly relations underpinning maritime cooperation between India and Portugal.
The port call formed part of INS Trishul’s overseas deployment and provided a valuable opportunity to engage with the Portuguese Navy and the Indian diaspora. The visit reinforced India’s commitment to maritime cooperation, professional engagement and camaraderie with friendly maritime forces, while contributing to the enduring maritime partnership between India and Portugal.
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