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Indian Naval Ship Talwar Arrives in Mombasa, Kenya

September 23, 2024 Photo(s): By PIB
Indian Navy's frontline stealth frigate INS Talwar is on a goodwill visit to Mombasa, Kenya, to enhance the long-standing ties between India & Kenya. During the visit personnel from both navies will engage in wide ranging professional interactions & cross visits to consolidate maritime cooperation & bolster interoperability.

Indian Navy's frontline stealth frigate, INS Talwar, arrived in Mombasa, Kenya, on September 22, 2024. The visit aims to strengthen ties further and reaffirm India's commitment to constructive collaboration and mutual growth.

During the ship's stay in the harbour, personnel from both navies will engage in a wide range of professional interactions and cross-exchange visits to enhance cooperation and bolster interoperability.

India and Kenya share a strong bond built on a foundation of centuries-old historical ties. As geographic neighbours linked by the Indian Ocean, the two nations cherish a natural partnership, further strengthened over the years by regular high-level visits, increasing trade and investment, and extensive people-to-people contact.

Maritime cooperation between India and Kenya is guided by the Vision Statement 'BAHARI', meaning 'Ocean' in Swahili. Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and Kenyan President William Samoei Ruto released the Joint Vision Statement in December 2023 during the Kenyan president's state visit to India.

INS Talwar was commissioned on June 18, 2003 and is part of the Indian Navy's Western Fleet, based in Mumbai under the Western Naval Command. Captain Jithu George commands the ship, which has a complement of approximately 300 personnel.