India, Feb. 21 -- The Government of India issued the following news release:

Building Bridges of friendship whilst training young minds, the ships of First Training Squadron - INS Sujata and ICGS Veera arrived at Cam Ranh Bay, Vietnam on 20 Feb 25. The ships received a warm welcome by the Vietnam People's Navy and members of Indian mission at Vietnam. The visit is poised to further strengthen the longstanding friendship and growing partnership between the two maritime nations.

During the port call, various cross training visits, professional and community interactions including a visit to Vietnam Naval Academy are planned. The visit will conclude with bilateral exercises with Vietnam People's Navy and Coast Guard. The exercise would furth...