Maldives, Dec. 15 -- Deputy Chief of Naval Staff of the Indian Navy, Vice Admiral Tarun Sobti, on Monday handed over a consignment of operational spares for the Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) Coast Guard Ship (MCGS) Huravee to Major General Ibrahim Hilmy, Chief of Defence Force of Maldives, during a function held onboard INS Sharda in Male.

In a post on X, the Indian Navy acknowledged the maiden visit by Vice Admiral Sobti to the Maldives, reaffirming the Navy's commitment to strengthening regional partnerships and enhancing maritime security cooperation.

Discussions during the visit focused on addressing maritime security challenges, expanding training engagements, and enhancing joint efforts against drug trafficking.

The prog...