INDIAN NAVAL SHIP TRIKAND MAKES PORT CALL AT MAPUTO,
MOZAMBIQUE
INS Trikand, a frontline guided missile frigate of the Indian Navy, arrived
at Maputo, Mozambique, on 26 Mar 2026 as part of her operational
deployment to the South West Indian Ocean Region. The visit aims to
further strengthen maritime cooperation and bilateral relations between India
and Mozambique.
As part of India’s commitment towards supporting regional partners in the
IOR, the ship will hand over HADR stores and undertake professional and
social engagements including community service, medical camp, yoga, friendly
sports fixtures and training activities. Captain Sachin Kulkarni, Commanding
Officer of the ship, will call on Shri Robert Shetkintong, High Commissioner of
India to Mozambique, and senior functionaries of the Mozambique Navy.
The port call by INS Trikand is aligned with India’s vision of
MAHASAGAR – Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and
Growth Across Regions.
