India, Sept. 5 -- The ships of First Training Squadron (1TS), comprising INS Tir, INS Shardul and ICGS Sarathi, departed Port Victoria, Seychelles on 04 Sep 2025 marking completion of a successful visit, as part of ongoing Long Range Training Deployment. During the four-day visit, bilateral activities between the Indian Navy (IN) and Seychelles Defence Force (SDF) included multiple professional exchanges, training visits & social interactions, bolstering ties between the two maritime nations.
During the port call, Capt Tijo K Joseph, Senior Officer 1TS, along with Commanding Officers of INS Shardul and ICGS Sarathi, called on Mr. Sylvestre Radegonde, Seychelles Minister for Foreign Affairs and Tourism and Major General Michael Rosette, Chi...