As part of Indian Navy’s Long Range Mission Based Deployment, INS Sumedha is undertaking port call at Antsiranana, Madagascar from 04 to 06 Dec 2023. The visit is aimed at reinforcing Indian Navy’s commitment to enhance Maritime Security, building bridges of friendship and strengthening maritime co-operation with Madagascar. India and Madagascar have traditionally enjoyed warm and friendly relations, sharing common ethos of democracy, secularism and development. The deployment also highlights warm and cordial relation of India with East African countries. During her stay, INS Sumedha will engage in professional interactions, cross training for exchange of best practices and interaction with Malagasy Navy personnel. The visit aims to enhance interoperability towards capacity building between two friendly navies in IOR in line with Hon’ble PM’s vision of SAGAR. The ship is also scheduled to undertake Maritime Partnership Exercise MPX with Malagasy Navy upon depart on 06 Dec 2023, wherein, various facets of maritime operations such as communication drills, tactical manoeuvres and flying operations are planned.
