New Delhi: Avenues for cross-training in niche technologies and advanced courses, as well as ways to strengthen strategic and operational ties, were discussed between India and Greece, during Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi’s just-concluded visit to Greece.
“Discussions focused on strengthening strategic and operational ties, enhancing bilateral military cooperation, and tackling evolving maritime challenges through a collaborative approach towards a stable and secure Mediterranean and Indian Ocean Region,” the Navy said in a statement.
Admiral Tripathi held talks with General Dimitrios Choupis, Chief of the Hellenic National Defence General Staff at the Salamis Naval Base during his September 26 to 29 visit to Greece.
According to the Navy, his talks with Greece’s Deputy Minister of Defence Ioannis Kefalogiannis focussed on the criticality of open sea trade routes. They laid the groundwork for advancing Indo-Greek defence collaboration with a focus on strategic naval opportunities, capacity building, shared training initiatives, and enhancing interoperability.
Vice Adm. Dimitrios E. Kataras, Chief of the Hellenic Navy General Staff received the Navy Chief in Athens with a ceremonial Guard of Honour at the Papagos Camp. Admiral Tripathi also held talks with with Vice Adm. Polychronis Koulouris, Commander-in-Chief of the Hellenic Fleet.
The statement said, “Discussions focused on enhancing operational interactions and interoperability. He was also briefed on the Hellenic Fleet’s capabilities and evolving security challenges, reinforcing the shared commitment to maritime security.”
Admiral Tripathi, during a visit to the Hellenic Navy Damage Control School, was shown the Greek navy’s state-of-the-art firefighting and DC simulators. He interacted with officers and crew onboard different types of naval vessels, including HS Katsonis, a type 214 submarine; fast patrol boat HS Grigoropoulos; and HS Hydra, a MEKO class frigate, and was given an overview of the capabilities of these platforms.
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