Archive · 25 Jan 2026
Indian Navy's Training Squadron Strengthens Ties in Indonesia Visit
The Indian Navy's First Training Squadron visited Belawan in Indonesia for three days.
They had meetings and activities with the Indonesian Navy to learn from each other and become better friends.
They showed their ships to local schoolchildren and did sports and yoga together.
This visit helps both countries work better together in the sea and supports India's plan to work more with countries in the east.
It was a good way to share knowledge and have fun together.
The Indian Navy's First Training Squadron (1TS) visited Belawan, Indonesia for a three-day port call.
The squadron engaged in professional, cultural, and training interactions with the Indonesian Navy.
Key officials from both navies met to discuss shared maritime interests and foster goodwill.
Activities included joint sports events, yoga sessions, and guided ship tours for local schoolchildren.
The visit underscores the longstanding maritime ties between India and Indonesia and supports India's Act East Policy.
- Who
- Indian Navy's First Training Squadron (1TS) and Indonesian Navy
- What
- A three-day port call and series of professional, cultural, and training interactions
- When
- Duration of three days (specific dates not mentioned)
- Where
- Belawan, Indonesia
- Why
- To enhance maritime engagement, foster mutual understanding, and strengthen bilateral ties between India and Indonesia
- Squadron Name
- First Training Squadron (1TS)
- Ships Involved
- INS Tir, INS Shardul, INS Sujata, ICGS Sarathi
- Port of Visit
- Belawan, Indonesia
- Duration of Visit
- Three days
- Key Officials Met
- Laksamana Muda (Rear Admiral) Deny Septiana, Kolonel Wirawan Aby P
- Activities Conducted
- Professional, cultural, training interactions, joint sports, yoga sessions, ship tours for schoolchildren
- Purpose of Visit
- Enhancing maritime engagement, fostering mutual understanding, strengthening bilateral ties
- Policy Supported
- India's Act East Policy