The maritime partnership between India and the Maldives was strengthened during the MILAN 2026 naval exercise, reaffirming shared commitment to security in the Indian Ocean Region.
VAdm Tarun Sobti met the Maldives’ Commandant of the Coast Guard, Brigadier General Mohamed Saleem, to further reinforce the resolve to promote regional maritime security.
According to an Indian Navy spokesperson, Vice Admiral Tarun Sobti, Deputy Chief of Naval Staff, held a bilateral meeting with Brigadier General Mohamed Saleem, Commandant of the MNDF Coast Guard, highlighting the strategic importance of the Indian Ocean Region.
The interaction highlighted the strong and enduring maritime partnership between India and the Maldives, focusing on advancing cooperation and broadening professional exchanges. Continued engagements during MILAN 2026 further reinforced the shared resolve to promote regional maritime security and stability.
The participation of the MNDF Coast Guard Ship Huravee reflected the Maldives’ commitment to enhancing interoperability and deepening collaborative efforts at sea.
These high-level engagements are part of the broader International Fleet Review 2026, one of the largest naval gatherings in India’s history. The event brings together 71 ships, including 19 foreign warships, with participation from 65 countries.
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