Indian Naval Ship (INS) Trishul concluded its port call at Safaga Naval Base in Egypt on November 9, 2026, as part of its ongoing operational deployment.
The visit reinforced the growing India-Egypt defence and maritime partnership, following the 11th India-Egypt Joint Defence Committee (JDC) meeting held in Cairo in April 2026. The meeting provided an institutional framework for advancing defence cooperation under the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed in September 2022, after the two countries elevated their bilateral ties to a Strategic Partnership in 2023.
During the port call, the Commanding Officer of INS Trishul called on Rear Admiral MD Abd El Maksoud, Commander of the Red Sea Naval Base. Discussions focused on maritime security in the Gulf of Suez and the strategic importance of the Red Sea.
The ship’s crew also visited Egyptian Naval Ship ENS Port Said (976) to gain insights into its operational capabilities and the Egyptian Navy’s practices.
The visit featured reciprocal interactions between personnel of the Indian and Egyptian navies, along with joint diving training activities. The engagements facilitated the exchange of operational experience and best practices, while promoting professional cooperation and mutual understanding.
The port call reaffirmed the longstanding defence ties between India and Egypt and their shared commitment to maritime security and regional stability.
After completing the engagements, INS Trishul proceeded to the next phase of its operational deployment.
-PIB
