Indian Navy’s first training squadron departs Belawan, reinforces maritime ties with Indonesia
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Why in news
The Indian Navy's First Training Squadron (1TS) concluded a three-day port call in Belawan, Indonesia, to reinforce maritime ties and maritime engagement.
Background
The 1TS comprised four vessels: INS Tir, INS Shardul, INS Sujata, and ICGS Sarathi. The visit involved meetings between Capt. Tijo K Joseph and Laksamana Muda Deny Septiana of Indonesia's Naval Area Command I.
Facts for Prelims
- Fact1TS: Indian Navy's First Training Squadron comprised of INS Tir, INS Shardul, INS Sujata, and ICGS Sarathi
- PlaceBelawan: Port in Indonesia visited by the Indian Navy's 1TS
- BodyIONS: Indian Ocean Naval Symposium, of which Indonesia is a key member
- PostLaksamana Muda: Indonesian naval rank equivalent to Rear Admiral
For Mains
Q. Examine how maritime cooperation with ASEAN nations like Indonesia reinforces India's 'Act East Policy' and its role as a net security provider in the Indian Ocean.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Strategic synergy: Alignment of India's Act East Policy with Indonesia's maritime security interests
- Institutional cooperation: Strengthening of the Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS) as a platform for maritime safety
- Defense diplomacy: Use of naval port calls and cultural exchanges to build trust and interoperability
Keywords: Act East Policy · Maritime Security · Net Security Provider · Defense Diplomacy · Interoperability
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