The warship Indian Naval Ship (INS) Trikand will participate in the 58th Mauritius National Day celebrations on Thursday, including a marching contingent, a naval band performance and a fly-past by the ship’s integral helicopter during the National Day Parade at Champ de Mars, the Indian Navy said.
INS Trikand arrived at Port Louis on March 10 as part of its ongoing operational deployment to the South West Indian Ocean Region, the Indian Navy said.
The commanding officer of the ship, Sachin Kulkarni, is also scheduled to call on senior government officials and representatives of the Mauritius Coast Guard during the visit.
The deployment will include a range of professional and cultural engagements such as cross-training visits, friendly sports fixtures and community outreach activities between Indian naval personnel and local counterparts.
According to the Indian Navy, the visit is aimed at strengthening maritime cooperation, improving operational interoperability and deepening bilateral ties between India and Mauritius in the strategically important Indian Ocean region.
