INS Trishul Completes Successful Visit to Egypts Safaga Naval Base, Strengthening India-Egypt Defense Ties

Safaga, November 11 (Daily Kiran) : The Indian Navy’s warship, INS Trishul, has successfully concluded its visit to Egypt’s Safaga Naval Base as part of its ongoing operational deployment. This visit is seen as a significant step in bolstering the defense and maritime cooperation between India and Egypt.

According to the Defense Ministry, this engagement follows the 11th meeting of the India-Egypt Joint Defense Committee (JDC), held in Cairo in April 2026, which has revitalized defense relations between the two nations. The JDC meeting provided a robust institutional framework to advance commitments made under the defense cooperation agreement signed in September 2022. Furthermore, the strategic partnership status granted to the bilateral relations in 2023 has deepened the collaboration.

During the visit, the commanding officer of INS Trishul met with Rear Admiral MD Abd El Maksoud, the commander of Egypt’s Red Sea Naval Base. They discussed maritime security in the Gulf of Suez and the strategic significance of the Red Sea.

The crew of INS Trishul also visited the Egyptian Navy’s warship ENS Port Said (976), gaining insights into its operational capabilities and the operational procedures of the Egyptian Navy. Various professional programs were conducted during the visit, including meetings, experience sharing, and joint diving training sessions between Indian and Egyptian naval personnel.

These activities allowed both navies to exchange operational experiences, share best practices, and foster a deeper understanding of each other. The visit further solidified the long-standing defense relations and mutual commitment to maritime security and regional stability between India and Egypt. After completing all scheduled activities, INS Trishul departed for the next phase of its operational deployment.

Just last week, INS Trishul also completed a visit to Souda Bay in Greece, as part of its Mediterranean deployment. This visit strengthened maritime cooperation between the Indian Navy and the Hellenic Navy, featuring professional discussions, operational issue deliberations, and cultural events.

During its time in Greece, the commanding officer of INS Trishul met with senior officials from the Hellenic Navy, NATO Maritime Interdiction Operational Training Center (NMIOTC), and U.S. Naval Support Activity (NSA) at Souda Bay. Discussions covered operational support, logistics cooperation, and mutual support between allied navies, as well as exploring new opportunities for collaboration in areas of shared interest. The exchange of visits and professional discussions between Indian and Greek naval personnel also took place, enhancing mutual understanding of each other’s experiences and operational styles, which bodes well for future cooperation.