The Italian Navy destroyer ITS Caio Duilio, currently participating in the European Union's Naval Operation ASPIDES, conducted a passage exercise (PASSEX) with the Indian Navy destroyer INS Surat in the Indian Ocean, the EU said in a statement.
Upon its departure from Greece, INS Tamal participated in a passage exercise (passex) with HS Ritsos of the Hellenic Navy and also had a cross deck visit onboard ITS Trieste of the Italian Navy, as per the Indian Navy spokesperson.
The Indian Navy's latest stealth frigate, INS Tamal, concluded a successful three-day port call at Naples, Italy, from August 13 to 16, reinforcing the rapidly growing India-Italy Strategic Partnership, which was formally elevated in 2023, a release stated on Sunday.
Both ships currently operate under the European Union Naval Force (EUNAVFOR). It is the first such visit to India conducted under the aegis of the European Union.
The meeting took place on the sidelines of the docking of Italian Navy School Ship, The Amerigo Vespucci, at the Indira docks in the Mumbai Port. Sonowal also joined Urso to visit the 'Villagio Italia,' a model village of Italy to showcase its culture, the statement said.
As part of his visit, Sa'ar Salma met with the commander of the Italian Navy, Admiral Enrico Credendino and participated in the Italian Navy Day events.