As a part of the ongoing Extended Operational Deployment to Africa, INS Sumedha arrived at Maputo, Mozambique on 21 Nov 2023. The port call is aimed at strengthening long standing diplomatic relations, reinforce maritime co-operation and boost interoperability between both navies. Professional interactions, cross deck visits, planning conferences and Joint EEZ surveillance from 23 to 25 Nov 2023 are scheduled during visit. Activities during port call include Courtesy Calls by Commanding Officer on various dignitaries and government officials of Mozambique including Navy Commandant, Mozambique Navy and Mayor of Maputo City. Mozambique and India have traditionally enjoyed warm and friendly bilateral relations, share common values of democracy, development and secularism. There have been regular high-level exchanges and interactions in numerous fields between both countries. Bilateral Defence Cooperation is also being progressed through regular Joint Defence Working Group meetings. Indian Naval ships are regularly deployed overseas as part of Indian Navy’s mission of building bridges of friendship and strengthening international cooperation with friendly countries.
