Maputo, Sept. 17 -- The First Training Squadron (1TS) of the Indian Navy, comprising INS Tir, INS Shardul, INS Sujata, and ICGS Sarathi, entered Maputo on Tuesday.

The Mozambique Navy warmly received the squadron led by Captain Tijo K Joseph, along with the Defence Advisor. The visit of 1TS ships to Mozambique marks a special occasion as the two nations celebrate 50 years of diplomatic relations, as per an official statement by the Indian Navy.

During the four-day visit, the training squadron will undertake various joint training activities with the Mozambique Navy, which include joint VBSS training, cross-training on navigation and communication procedures, diving operations, and training on firefighting and damage control aspects.

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