India, Jan. 25 -- Boosting maritime engagement with Indonesia, a member nation of the Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS), and advancing the vision of MAHASAGAR, the Indian Navy's First Training Squadron (1TS) departed Belawan on January 23.

During the three-day port call, the crew and trainees of INS Tir, Shardul, Sujata and ICGS Sarathi of 1TS engaged with the Indonesian Navy across multiple fronts. The engagements included professional interactions, cultural exchanges, training visits and friendly sports meets, fostering mutual understanding and strengthening the bridges of friendship between the nations.

An onboard reception co-hosted by the Senior Officer, 1TS, and the Consulate General of India, Medan, was attended by senior digni...