VARUNA was wrapped up in a demonstration of professional bonhomie. Vice Admiral Rajesh Pendharkar DGNO visited CharlesdeGaulle on 20 January 2023 with Rear Admiral Vineet McCarty FOCWF and Rear Admiral Vikram Menon FOGA and interacted with H.E. Mr. Emmanuel Lenain, Ambassador of France to India, Rear Admiral Emmanuel Slaars, Joint Commander of French forces deployed in Indian Ocean (ALINDIEN) and Rear Admiral Christophe Cluzel, Commander Task Force 473. Indo-French naval Cooperation is a key element of strengthening regional Maritime Security and is testimony to strong ties between two maritime nations.
