Muscat, Jan. 14 -- Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal on Wednesday hailed the arrival of the Indian Navy's indigenously built traditional stitched sailing vessel INSV Kaundinya in Muscat after its 18-day voyage from Gujarat to Oman, calling it "a historic moment of pride" and linking the expedition to India's maritime legacy and historic ties with the Gulf region.

"A historic moment of pride as INSV Kaundinya receives a grand welcome in Muscat!" Sonowal said in a post on X, as the vessel was given a water salute upon its arrival in Oman after sailing from Gujarat's Porbandar.

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Terming the voyage a major milestone, the Union Minister said, "The cu...