Indian Naval Ships Conclude Successful Visit to Singapore
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📌 Summary:
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Indian Naval Ships Udaygiri, Shakti and Kavaratti of the Eastern Fleet, led by Rear Admiral Alok Anand (Flag Officer Commanding Eastern Fleet), concluded a three-day port call at Changi Naval Base, Singapore
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The visit was aligned with the ASEAN-India Year of Maritime Cooperation and India's Act East Policy
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Engagements included professional interactions and cross-deck visits aimed at strengthening interoperability and naval cooperation; Singapore school students visited INS Kavaratti
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The port call deepens the India–Singapore strategic and maritime partnership and supports peace, stability and security in the region
🎯 UPSC Relevance: GS2 IR — Act East Policy in action; naval diplomacy with ASEAN partners; India's Indo-Pacific engagement
📝 Prelims Facts:
- Ships involved: INS Udaygiri (frigate), INS Shakti (fleet tanker), INS Kavaratti (ASW corvette) — Eastern Fleet
- Port call at Changi Naval Base, Singapore
- 2026 is the ASEAN-India Year of Maritime Cooperation
🔑 Key Term: ASEAN-India Year of Maritime Cooperation — thematic year institutionalising maritime engagement between India and ASEAN
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