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INS Kulish Visits Cambodia’s Ream Base to Deepen Naval Ties
An Indian Navy ship called INS Kulish visited a Cambodian naval base.
This was the first time an Indian Navy ship had called at Ream Naval Base.
Cambodian Navy representatives and Indian embassy officials welcomed the ship.
Sailors from both countries will meet, learn from one another and take part in sports.
They will also conduct planned naval activities together.
The goal is to build stronger connections between the two navies.
India said the visit is part of its wider maritime outreach in the Indo-Pacific.
It comes after India and Cambodia held a military exercise earlier in 2026.
Indian Navy ship INS Kulish arrived at Cambodia’s Ream Naval Base during the Eastern Fleet’s operational deployment.
The visit is the first port call by an Indian Navy ship at Ream Naval Base.
Indian and Cambodian personnel will participate in professional discussions, familiarisation visits, sports fixtures and naval engagements.
The Ministry of Defence said the visit supports India’s Act East Policy, MAHASAGAR vision and a free, open and inclusive maritime environment.
The visit follows CINBAX-II 2026, a two-week India-Cambodia military exercise that concluded on May 16.
- Who
- The Indian Navy, the Royal Cambodian Navy and officials from the Embassy of India in Cambodia.
- What
- INS Kulish made the first Indian Navy ship port call at Ream Naval Base, with planned professional and naval exchanges.
- Where
- Ream Naval Base, Cambodia; the earlier CINBAX-II exercise took place in Kampong Speu Province.
- When
- The arrival date is not specified; the visit is part of the Eastern Fleet’s operational deployment. CINBAX-II 2026 concluded on May 16.
- Why
- To strengthen maritime cooperation, professional links and operational coordination between India and Cambodia.
Key facts
- Visiting ship
- INS Kulish
- Host facility
- Ream Naval Base, Cambodia
- Significance
- First port call by an Indian Navy ship at Ream Naval Base
- Planned activities
- Professional interactions, familiarisation visits, sports fixtures and structured naval engagements
- Stated policy context
- India’s Act East Policy and MAHASAGAR vision
- Related military exercise
- CINBAX-II 2026, a two-week India-Cambodia exercise that concluded on May 16
Quotes
Ministry of Defence
India’s Ministry of Defence, discussing the purpose and policy context of the port call
“The port call forms part of India’s continuing efforts to expand maritime outreach across the Indo-Pacific and is in keeping with the Act East Policy, the vision of MAHASAGAR (Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions) and India’s endeavour to promote a free, open and inclusive maritime environment.”
thehansindia.com
“Over the course of 14 days, both the contingents displayed a high degree of professionalism and commitment while executing the tactical drills, which culminated with a validation exercise.”
thehansindia.com
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