India and Myanmar Conduct Joint Naval Exercise IMNEX-26 in Visakhapatnam

Visakhapatnam, November 11 (Daily Kiran) : India and Myanmar have launched the eighth edition of the joint naval exercise ‘IMNEX-26’ in Visakhapatnam, running from November 10 to 14. The Myanmar naval vessel, UMS King Sin Phyu Shin, arrived in Visakhapatnam on November 10 to participate alongside India’s INS Rana and INS Sumedha.

The inaugural ceremony for the exercise was held aboard INS Rana, marking the official commencement of this bilateral naval collaboration. ‘IMNEX’ serves as a vital platform to enhance maritime cooperation between India and Myanmar, allowing both navies to share professional experiences, deepen mutual understanding, and improve coordination.

The harbor phase of the exercise will include professional discussions, exchanges among subject matter experts, ship tours, sports activities, and operational issue discussions. Following this, the sea phase will feature joint operations, tactical exercises, and various naval activities aimed at enhancing teamwork and coordination between the two navies.

IMNEX-26 symbolizes the longstanding friendly relations and robust maritime partnership between India and Myanmar. The exercise aligns with India’s ‘SAGAR’ (Security and Growth for All in the Region) approach and underscores the commitment of both nations to enhance maritime cooperation and maintain peace, security, and stability in the region.