Archive · 1 Jun 2025
India and EU Navy Strengthen Maritime Ties with Visit
India and the European Union are working together on the seas.
Ships from the EU, which is a group of European countries, visited India for the first time.
They talked about how to protect ships and trade.
They also practiced working together to stop pirates and other criminals.
The ships stayed in Mumbai, and they did exercises together at sea.
This is part of a plan to make the ocean safer for everyone and protect trade routes.
EU Naval Force ships visited Mumbai, India, for the first time.
The visit aimed to deepen defense and maritime cooperation between India and the EU.
A joint maritime exercise is scheduled for June 1, 2025, with both navies participating.
Discussions focused on combating non-traditional maritime threats such as piracy and smuggling.
The visit follows discussions between Indian and EU leaders regarding maritime security.
- Who
- Indian Navy and the European Union Naval Force (EUNAVFOR)
- What
- A visit by EUNAVFOR ships, followed by a joint maritime exercise.
- When
- May 26, 2025 - June 1, 2025 (port visit); June 1, 2025 (exercise)
- Where
- Mumbai, India, and the Indian Ocean
- Why
- To enhance maritime cooperation and address non-traditional threats like piracy.
- Visit Duration
- May 26, 2025 - June 1, 2025
- Visit Location
- Mumbai, India
- EUNAVFOR Ships
- ESPS Reina Sofia (Spain), ITS Antonio Marceglia (Italy)
- Key Personnel
- Rear Admiral Vidyadhar Harke, Indian Navy
- Related Dialogue
- 4th India-EU Maritime Security Dialogue, March 2025
