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23/11/22 14:09 PM IST

13th bilateral naval exercise Naseem Al Bahr-2022

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  • The 13th edition of bilateral exercise between the Indian and the Royal Oman navies, Naseem Al Bahr-2022, commenced off the coast of Oman on 20 November 2022.
Naseem Al Bahr-2022
  • Naseem Al Bahr naval exercise was started in 1993.
  • The last edition was conducted off Goa in 2019. 
  • India has ancient maritime tradition and maritime interaction with Oman dates back to over 4000 years BC. Bilateral relations between both countries were formally established with signing of 1953 Indo-Oman Treaty of friendship, Navigation and Commerce.
  • It was first between India and Arab country.
  • The Indian Navy’s guided missile frigate Trikand and Offshore Patrol Vessel Sumitra, with their integral helicopters, and the maritime patrol aircraft, Dornier, are participating in the exercise.
  • The exercise facilitates operational-level interaction between the two navies to foster mutual cooperation and enhance good order at sea.
  • The exercise also aims to strengthen the ancient maritime and cultural linkages between India and Oman.
Source- PIB 

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