Indian naval ship docks at Port Klang
29 Aug 2022 10:15am
India's High Commissioner to Malaysia, B. Nagabhushana Reddy (fifth from right) at a dinner in conjunction with the three-day visit of the Indian naval ship, INS Sumedha at the National Hydrographic Center of Malaysia, Pulau Indah.
Also present were the Minister of Culture of Madhya Pradesh, India, Usha Thakur (fifth from left), Assistant Chief of Staff for Operations and Strategy of the Royal Malaysian Navy (TLDM), Rear Admiral Khir Junaidi Idris (third from left) and Captain INS Sumedha, Commander P. Phaneendra (right) - BERNAMA Photo
The arrival of the ship led by Commanding Officer Commander P. Phaneendra at the National Hydrographic Centre, Pulau Indah here was welcomed by Assistant Chief of Staff (Operations and Strategy) of the Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) Rear Admiral Khir Junaidi Idris.
Weighing 2,200 tonnes and measuring 105.34 metres in length, INS Sumedha is an indigenously built Naval Offshore Patrol Vessel deployed for multiple roles independently and in support of Fleet Operations.
In his speech at a dinner last night, Phaneendra said the INS Sumedha's visit to Port Klang was aimed at strengthening bilateral ties, enhancing maritime cooperation and interoperability between India and Malaysia.
Meanwhile, Khir Junaidi said he hoped that all future engagement between Malaysia and India would continue to be an important medium for both countries to build mutual trust and forge stronger ties.
Also present was the High Commissioner of India to Malaysia B. N. Reddy. - BERNAMA
