Chennai, July 7 -- Japan Coast Guard Ship Itsukushima arrived in Chennai port today as part of its Global Ocean Voyage Training.
This visit underscores the deep and enduring bond between the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) and the Japan Coast Guard (JCG), further strengthening the strategic partnership in the vital Indo-Pacific region and enhance interoperability between the two renowned maritime forces.
This visit is being coordinated by Headquarters, Coast Guard Region (East); headed b y Inspector General Datwinder Singh Saini, a defence release said
On arrival at Chennai Port, the JCG Ship, commanded by Capt Naoki Mizoguchi, was given a ceremonial welcome in a traditional way and Officers of JCG were garlanded. Presence of NCC cadets to ch...