Indian Navy’s First Training Squadron Makes Historic Port Call in Cambodia
Cambodia – The Indian Navy’s First Training Squadron (1TS) arrived for its four day visit at Sihanoukville Port in Cambodia today. The squadron, comprising INS Sujata and ICGS Veera will engage in a range of activities aimed at strengthening cooperation and interoperability between the Indian Navy and the Royal Cambodian Navy (RCN). These include professional exchanges, cross-training visits, social interactions, and a Passage Exercise (PASSEX) with the RCN.
In a symbolic gesture of India’s commitment to capacity building and defence engagement, the Indian Navy will formally hand over a Small Arms Simulator to the Royal Cambodian Army.
This visit is part of India’s ‘Act East’ policy, which seeks to promote maritime cooperation and regional stability in Southeast Asia. The Indian Navy’s engagement with Cambodia is a testament to the growing importance of India-Cambodia relations, with the Cambodian Navy having participated in Exercise MILAN 24 at Visakhapatnam in February 2024.
The Indian Navy’s First Training Squadron has been actively engaged in promoting maritime cooperation and interoperability with navies in the region. This historic port call in Cambodia marks a significant step forward in strengthening India’s maritime ties with Southeast Asia.
