India’s Eastern Fleet ships INS Shakti and INS Kamorta anchored at Indonesia’s Makassar port on June 23 for a three-day visit that aims to strengthen cooperation between the naval forces of the two countries.

INS Kamorta
reaches the port of Makassar, Indonesia, to boost maritime ties (Source:
newindianexpress.com)
Rear Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, NM, Flag Officer Commanding
Eastern Fleet, who is leading the fleet ships, said that the visit was part of
India’s strategy for operational reach and pursuit of India’s ‘Act East’
policy.
The ships are on the last leg of their two month operational deployment to
Southeast Asia and Western Pacific Ocean.
Earlier, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid a visit to Indonesia, during
which the two countries elevated their ties to the level of comprehensive
strategic partnership.
Source: VNA
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