Archive · 1 Sep 2025
Indian Navy Ships Conclude Saudi Port Call, Enhance Cooperation
Two Indian naval ships, INS Tamal and INS Surat, recently visited Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
They worked with the Saudi Navy, including a practice exercise with a Saudi ship.
During their visit, the Indian ships hosted the Indian ambassador and held a cultural program.
The commanding officers met with Saudi military leaders to talk about working together to solve problems.
Both sides agreed to share information and do joint operations.
The visit showed India's commitment to being friends with Saudi Arabia and improving their defense relationship.
INS Tamal and INS Surat concluded a port call in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Ships participated in a Passage Exercise with the RSNF Corvette HMS Jazan.
The ships engaged with the Royal Saudi Naval Force and Saudi Border Guard.
Commanding Officers met with Saudi military officials to discuss cooperation.
The visit aimed to strengthen defense ties and share best practices.
- Who
- INS Tamal and INS Surat, Royal Saudi Naval Force, and Indian and Saudi officials.
- What
- Indian naval ships concluded a port call, engaging in exercises and discussions.
- When
- The port call concluded recently.
- Where
- Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
- Why
- To strengthen defense collaboration and share best practices.
- Ships Involved
- INS Tamal, INS Surat, HMS Jazan
- Location
- Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
- Key Personnel
- RAdm Mansour Bin Saud Al-Juaid, Maj Gen Fahad Bin Majid Al-Duajani, Dr Suhel Ajaz Khan
- Activities
- Passage Exercise, cultural program, meetings
- Date of Visit
- August 28 (for ambassador's visit)