Indian Naval Ships Udaygiri, Kavaratti and Shakti of the Eastern Fleet have concluded their port call at Sattahip, Thailand, reinforcing the longstanding maritime partnership between India and Thailand.
The ships, operating under the command of Rear Admiral Alok Ananda, Flag Officer Commanding Eastern Fleet, departed Sattahip on June 29 to continue their operational deployment in the Southeast Asia region.
The visit formed part of India’s continued engagement with Southeast Asian nations and focused on strengthening bilateral naval cooperation, enhancing interoperability and addressing shared maritime security interests.
During the port call, personnel from the Indian Navy and the Royal Thai Navy participated in professional exchanges, operational interactions and sporting engagements. A reception was also hosted onboard INS Udaygiri and INS Kavaratti, attended by the Ambassador of India to Thailand, senior Royal Thai Navy officers, diplomats and members of the Indian community.
The Ministry of Defence said the deployment advances India’s MAHASAGAR (Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions) vision of fostering a unified maritime community. It added that the visit reflected the Indian Navy’s commitment to collective maritime security, regional partnerships and deeper bilateral ties with Thailand.
