Two Indian warships dock at Fujairah
Dubai,
Dec
21:
Two
Indian
naval
warships
have
docked
at
Fujairah
as
part
of
India's
initiative
to
convey
the
message
of
friendship,
camaraderie
and
goodwill
to
the
UAE.
INS Tabar and INS Brahmaputra with 500 naval personnel had arrived as part of a friendly visit to the UAE on Wednesday and were expected to be there till Sunday, after which they would head for Oman en route to Mumbai. India would host the Indian Ocean naval conclave to be held next February and the visit by the two warships was among the initiatives of the conclave, which the UAE would attend.
Indian Ambassador to the UAE Talmiz Ahmad told newspersons yesterday that these visits were to enhance the ''maritime cooperation'' with the UAE. ''This trip is part of the naval diplomacy,'' Captain MD Suresh, Indian Navy, Defence Adviser for the GCC, said.
UNI