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Pradeep Kumar

16/03/21 10:31 AM IST

MISSION SAGAR IV

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As part of Mission Sagar-IV, Indian Naval Ship Jalashwa arrived at Port Anjouan, Comoros on 14 March 2021 to deliver 1,000 Metric Tonnes of rice.

Highlights
  • This is the second visit of an Indian Navy ship to the island country within a span of one year. 
  • Comoros and India have always enjoyed close and friendly relations and have similarities of view on regional and global issues.
  • ‘Mission Sagar’, builds on the excellent relations existing between the two countries and deployment also resonates the vision of our Prime Minister of Security and Growth for All in the Region ‘SAGAR’ and highlights the importance accorded by India to relations with the countries of the IOR.
  • The operation is being progressed in close coordination with the Ministries of External Affairs, and other agencies of the Government of India.
Mission Sagar
  • 'Mission Sagar' is inspired by Prime Minister Modi's vision of SAGAR (Security and Growth for All in the Region).
  • It highlights the importance accorded by India to relations with its maritime neighbours and further strengthens the existing bond. 
  • Under this mission, India sent INS Kesari to Maldives, Mauritius, Seychelles, Madagascar and Comoros, carrying COVID-19 related medicines, medical assistance teams and food items.
Source: PIB

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