Lisbon: Indian Navy warship INS Trishul concluded its port call at Lisbon, Portugal, on October 21, providing an opportunity to strengthen maritime cooperation and professional ties between the Indian and Portuguese navies.
The visit facilitated professional interactions, knowledge-sharing and the exchange of best practices, aimed at improving operational synergy and interoperability between the two navies.
During the port call, the ship’s commanding officer called on the Commander of the Portuguese Navy and held discussions on enhancing cooperation and exploring avenues for further collaboration.
INS Trishul was also opened to visitors, including members of the Indian diaspora and Portuguese naval personnel, who interacted with the ship’s crew. India’s Ambassador to Portugal, Puneet R. Kundal, visited the vessel and met its officers and sailors.
A cultural exchange event was organised onboard to promote camaraderie and mutual understanding. It was attended by Kundal, diplomatic representatives from other countries, Rear Admiral Paulo Silva Pereira, Deputy Fleet Commander and Flotilla Commander of the Portuguese Navy, officers from the Portuguese and Brazilian navies, and members of the Indian diaspora.
The gathering highlighted the friendly relations and people-to-people connections supporting maritime cooperation between India and Portugal.
The port call formed part of INS Trishul’s overseas deployment and reaffirmed India’s commitment to professional engagement, maritime partnerships and cooperation with friendly naval forces.
