New Delhi, Jan. 21 -- The ships of the Indian Navy's First Training Squadron (1TS) - INS Tir, INS Shardul, INS Sujata, along with ICGS Sarathi made a port call at Belawan, Indonesia, on 20 Jan 2026. The squadron was accorded a warm welcome by the Indonesian Navy, marked by a ceremonial reception featuring traditional dance performance. The ships are presently on a training deployment to Southeast Asia.

During the port call, personnel from the Indian Navy and the Indonesian Navy will engage in a wide range of professional and social interactions, including cross-deck visits and joint training activities, aimed at enhancing interoperability and strengthening maritime cooperation. As part of the cultural exchange programme, joint yoga sessi...