Ministry of Defence press release · 5 April 2026 · pibtracker filter

INDIAN NAVAL SHIP TRIKAND CALLS AT DAR-ES-SALAAM, TANZANIA

PRID2249175 MinistryMinistry of Defence Released5 April 2026 Reading6 min

Posted On: 05 APR 2026 3:30PM by PIB Delhi INS Trikand, frontline guided missile frigate of the Indian Navy, arrived at Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania on 03 Apr 2026, as part of its ongoing deployment in the South West Indian Ocean Region. The visit aims to strengthen maritime cooperation and enhance bilateral ties between India and Tanzania. Engagements during the port call include professional interactions - joint training activities with the Tanzania Navy to enhance interoperability and maritime cooperation. In addition, a range of social and community engagements are planned, including friendly sports fixtures and yoga. A cultural evening will also be hosted onboard, fostering goodwill, and people to people connections. Critical stores ferried from India will be handed over during the visit. Captain Sachin Kulkarni, Commanding Officer of the ship, will call on senior dignitaries of the Tanzania People’s Defence Forces and Government of the United Republic of Tanzania. The port call by INS Trikand is aligned with India’s vision of MAHASAGAR – Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions. ***** VM/SPS (Release ID: 2249175) Visitor Counter : 1300 Read this release in: Urdu , हिन्दी , Punjabi Ministry of Defence INDIAN NAVAL SHIP TRIKAND CALLS AT DAR-ES-SALAAM, TANZANIA Posted On: 05 APR 2026 3:30PM by PIB Delhi INS Trikand, frontline guided missile frigate of the Indian Navy, arrived at Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania on 03 Apr 2026, as part of its ongoing deployment in the South West Indian Ocean Region. The visit aims to strengthen maritime cooperation and enhance bilateral ties between India and Tanzania. Engagements during the port call include professional interactions - joint training activities with the Tanzania Navy to enhance interoperability and maritime cooperation. In addition, a range of social and community engagements are planned, including friendly sports fixtures and yoga. A cultural evening will also be hosted onboard, fostering goodwill, and people to people connections. Critical stores ferried from India will be handed over during the visit. Captain Sachin Kulkarni, Commanding Officer of the ship, will call on senior dignitaries of the Tanzania People’s Defence Forces and Government of the United Republic of Tanzania. The port call by INS Trikand is aligned with India’s vision of MAHASAGAR – Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions. ***** VM/SPS (Release ID: 2249175) INS Trikand, frontline guided missile frigate of the Indian Navy, arrived at Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania on 03 Apr 2026, as part of its ongoing deployment in the South West Indian Ocean Region. The visit aims to strengthen maritime cooperation and enhance bilateral ties between India and Tanzania. Engagements during the port call include professional interactions - joint training activities with the Tanzania Navy to enhance interoperability and maritime cooperation. In addition, a range of social and community engagements are planned, including friendly sports fixtures and yoga. A cultural evening will also be hosted onboard, fostering goodwill, and people to people connections. Critical stores ferried from India will be handed over during the visit. Captain Sachin Kulkarni, Commanding Officer of the ship, will call on senior dignitaries of the Tanzania People’s Defence Forces and Government of the United Republic of Tanzania. 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