Parwinder SandhuVisakhapatnam, Feb. 19 -- Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi said that the Indian Navy engaged each of our maritime partners and friends as "equals," recognising that every navy brings its own strengths, whether experience, geography, or capability.

Addressing the gathering during MILAN 2026, which kickstarted here on Thursday, the CNS said that a maritime nation like India clearly recognises that today's maritime challenges are complex, interconnected, and transnational that are best addressed through cooperation and partnership.

"Our approach to this complex maritime environment is rooted in India's vision of MAHASAGAR, which stands for Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions - ...