India Australia Navy to Navy Staff Talks concluded in New Delhi

New Delhi: India and Australia Navy to Navy Staff Talks were concluded today in New Delhi. The three-days meeting was co-chaired by Rear Admiral Christopher Smith, Deputy Chief of Navy, Royal Australian Navy and Rear Dmiral J Singh, ACNS (FCI) of the Indian Navy.

The Indian Navy said in a statement that Cmde Stewart Dunne, Hydrographer to Govt of Australia also attended the meeting. The event witnessed active participation from Indian Navy and Royal Australian Navy.

Major issues discussed included maritime operations, information exchange and training. Both sides also acknowledged the growing cooperation between the two Navies amid the emerging challenges on the maritime front, and agreed to enhance collaboration and interoperability towards ensuring maritime security in IOR.

On completion of 14th IN – RAN Staff Talks, RAdm Christopher Smith interacted with VAdm Sanjay Mahindru, Deputy Chief of Naval Staff, Indian Navy, at South Block, New Delhi on April 13, 2022.

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