New Delhi, Dec. 17 -- The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) Ship Sarthak, an Offshore Patrol Vessel, entered the Islamic Republic of Iran's Chabahar port - a strategically placed deep-water port that offers India a direct maritime gateway to Iran, Afghanistan and Central Asia.
The ship is on a four-day visit from December 16 in Iran.
Marking the first-ever visit of an ICG Ship to the port of Chabahar, it underscores India's growing maritime engagement in the region and ability to provide secure supply lines to Afghanistan and Central Asia, aligned with India's SAGAR & MAHASAGAR vision of secure, cooperative maritime engagements, the ICG spokesperson stated.
During the port of call, Sarthak will engage in a wide range of professional and community...