Flag of India warships on Bangladesh sojourn
This is the first visit by Indian Naval Ships to the historic port city of Mongla, Bangladesh
by ROOPAK GOSWAMI
Guwahati, March 9: Two Flag of India warships INS Kulish and INS Sumedha, arrived at Mongla in Bangladesh on Monday.
This is the first visit by Indian Naval Ships to the historic port city of Mongla, Bangladesh. They will be there from March 8-10.
“This is the first time that any Indian Naval Ship is visiting the port of Mongla in Bangladesh and the visit is aimed at paying homage to the Bangladeshi and Indian combatants and citizens who laid down their lives during the Liberation War of 1971, and reiterate India’s firm resolve and commitment to maintain peace, stability and good order in the region, in line with SAGAR – Security and Growth for all in the Region, as articulated by the Hon’ble Prime Minister of India,” a ministry of defence statement said.
The visit is to commemorate the ongoing Swarnim Vijay Varsh and reiterating the historic Indo-Bangladeshi friendship.
“On behalf of the Chief of Naval Staff, the Commanding Officers of the ships will call on the senior Bangladesh Navy hierarchy to reaffirm Indian Navy’s solidarity and partnership with the Bangladesh Navy. Following all Covid-19 protocols, the ships’ crew will also participate in professional and cultural exchanges as well as friendly sports fixtures with their counterparts in the Bangladesh Navy, further enhancing synergy between the two navies,” the defence ministry statement said.