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Zawya
2 days ago
- Politics
- Zawya
Courtesy Call on Minister Radegonde by Captain Vikas Guleria
Captain Vikas Guleria, Commanding Officer of INS TEG paid a courtesy call on Mr. Sylvestre Radegonde, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Tourism, at Maison Quéau de Quinssy on Thursday, 26 June 2025. During the meeting, discussions centered on the enduring tradition of the Indian Armed Forces' involvement in Seychelles' National Day celebrations as well as this year's National Day Parade. Captain Vikas Guleria, who participated in the national day festivities in Seychelles in 2017, is keen to enhance cultural and people to people relationships to foster regional partnerships during his visit. They also highlighted ongoing capacity-building efforts through the Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) programme for Seychelles Defence Forces personnel and the joint surveillance of Seychelles' Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) being conducted in partnership with the Seychelles Coast Guard during INS TEG's visit. Recognizing India as a key maritime security partner, Minister Radegonde underlined the importance of continued naval cooperation in addressing regional threats such as piracy off the Somali coast and other illicit maritime activities such, as Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated fishing, in the Western Indian Ocean. Minister Radegonde expressed appreciation for India's enduring support and reaffirmed Seychelles' commitment to strengthening bilateral ties. He welcomed the continued presence of Indian naval vessels in Seychelles as a testament to the deepening military cooperation between the two nations. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Tourism, Republic of Seychelles.
India Gazette
5 days ago
- Politics
- India Gazette
INS Teg on operational deployment to South West IOR concludes visit to Port Louis, Mauritius
New Delhi [India], June 23 (ANI): INS Teg, a frontline stealth frigate of the Western Naval Command, concluded her port call at Port Louis, Mauritius on 22 June. The visit formed part of her operational deployment to the South West Indian Ocean Region and featured a wide spectrum of professional, social, and cultural engagements, underscoring the robust maritime partnership between India and Mauritius, said the Ministry of Defence. During the deployment, INS Teg undertook coordinated surveillance of the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) of Mauritius in collaboration with the Mauritius National Coast Guard (NCG) ships and aircraft. This joint effort reaffirmed both nations' shared commitment to safeguarding the global commons and combating Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated (IUU) fishing. The Commanding Officer of INS Teg, Captain Vikas Guleria, called on senior government and military dignitaries, including Rampersad Sooroojebally, Commissioner of Police, Suresh Seebaluck, Secretary to Cabinet, Anurag Srivastava, High Commissioner of India, Kan Oye Fong Weng Poorun, Secretary for Home Affairs, and Captain CG Binoop, COMCG. These high-level interactions contributed to deepening mutual understanding and further strengthening bilateral ties. As part of capacity-building initiatives and the exchange of Best Practices, NCG personnel were trained onboard INS Teg in firefighting, damage control, bridge and engine room watchkeeping, electrical systems and small arms handling. Live demonstrations, including post-sailing diving checks, were also conducted. Additionally, based on a request from the NCG, a technical team from the ship assisted the crew of CGS Valiant in rectifying a defect and operationalising a diesel generator. The NCG highly appreciated this assistance. In commemoration of International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2025, a joint yoga session was held on 21 Jun with approximately 150 participants. The event brought together dignitaries, including the Commissioner of Police, the High Commissioner of India, NCG personnel, and the crew of INS Teg. A series of recreational and sports activities, including a trek to Signal Mountain and a friendly volleyball match, was also organized, fostering camaraderie and strengthening cross-cultural bonds. The visit of INS Teg to Mauritius stands as a testament to the Indian Navy's commitment to enhancing maritime security cooperation and bilateral relations. It has not only bolstered operational interoperability but also reinforced the enduring friendship between India and Mauritius, founded on shared values, mutual trust and a common vision for a secure and prosperous Indian Ocean Region. (ANI)
India Gazette
5 days ago
- Politics
- India Gazette
INS Teg concludes port call in Mauritius, boosts maritime security cooperation and bilateral ties
Port Louis [Mauritius], June 23 (ANI): Strengthening maritime cooperation in the Indian Ocean Region, INS Teg, a frontline stealth frigate of the Western Naval Command, concluded her port call at Port Louis, Mauritius on 22 June 2025, as part of her operational deployment to the South West Indian Ocean Region, the Ministry of Defence said in an official statement. The visit featured a wide spectrum of professional, social, and cultural engagements, underscoring the robust maritime partnership between India and Mauritius. As per the press release, during the deployment, INS Teg undertook coordinated surveillance of the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) of Mauritius in collaboration with the Mauritius National Coast Guard (NCG) ships and aircraft. The joint effort reaffirmed both nations' shared commitment to safeguarding the global commons and combating Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated (IUU) fishing. The Commanding Officer of INS Teg, Captain Vikas Guleria, called on senior government and military dignitaries, including Rampersad Sooroojebally, Commissioner of Police; Suresh Seebaluck, Secretary to Cabinet; Anurag Srivastava, High Commissioner of India; Kan Oye Fong Weng Poorun, Secretary for Home Affairs; and Captain CG Binoop, COMCG. These interactions helped deepen mutual understanding and further strengthen bilateral ties. As part of capacity-building initiatives and the exchange of best practices, NCG personnel were trained onboard INS Teg in areas such as firefighting, damage control, bridge and engine room watchkeeping, electrical systems, and small arms handling. Live demonstrations, including post-sailing diving checks, were also conducted. The press release also mentioned that, on request from the NCG, a technical team from INS Teg assisted the crew of CGS Valiant in rectifying a defect and operationalizing a diesel generator--support that was highly appreciated by the Mauritian side. To mark the International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2025, a joint yoga session was held on 21 June, bringing together around 150 participants including dignitaries, NCG personnel, and the crew of INS Teg. The visit also included recreational activities such as a trek to Signal Mountain and a friendly volleyball match, fostering camaraderie and strengthening cross-cultural bonds. According to the Ministry of Defence, the visit of INS Teg to Mauritius stands as a testament to the Indian Navy's commitment to enhancing maritime security cooperation and bilateral relations. It not only boosted operational interoperability but also reinforced the deep-rooted friendship between India and Mauritius--founded on shared values, mutual trust, and a common vision for a safe and prosperous Indian Ocean Region. (ANI)
