Bay of Bengal to Red Sea: How Navy is building partnerships across three seas
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The Indian Navy has expanded maritime cooperation through exercises and port visits involving Myanmar, Oman, Egypt, and Japan. Activities included bilateral drills and discussions on maritime security, supporting India's MAHASAGAR vision for regional partnerships.
In recent weeks, the Indian Navy has engaged in significant naval diplomacy with several countries. Exercises included the India-Myanmar Naval Exercise in Visakhapatnam and Naseem Al Bahr with Oman. Further, the INS Trishul completed a port call in Egypt to discuss maritime security initiatives. INS Sahyadri participated in the Malabar 2026 exercise in Japan, enhancing regional partnerships. These activities align with India's MAHASAGAR vision for future security cooperation.