Indian Naval Ships Udaygiri, Kavaratti, and Shakti of the Eastern Fleet, under the Command of RAdm Alok Ananda, Flag Officer Commanding Eastern Fleet, departed Sattahip, Thailand, on 29 Jun 2026 on completion of port call for further deployment in the South East Asia Region.

The visit formed part of India's continued engagement with South East Asian nations and further consolidated the longstanding maritime partnership between India and Thailand.

The interactions between the senior leadership of both navies focused on strengthening bilateral naval cooperation, enhancing interoperability, and addressing shared maritime security interests.

As part of the visit, the ships undertook professional exchanges, operational interactions, and sporting engagements with the Royal Thai Navy.

During the port call, a reception was hosted onboard INS Udaygiri and INS Kavaratti which was attended by the Ambassador of India to Thailand, senior officers of the Royal Thai Navy, diplomats, and prominent members of the Indian community.

The deployment advances India's vision of MAHASAGAR (Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions) which focuses on fostering a unified maritime community. It also demonstrates the Indian Navy's commitment towards collective security and regional partnerships underscoring camaraderie, mutual cooperation, and bilateral maritime ties between India and Thailand.

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