INS Tarkash makes a port call at Cadiz in Spain for three days visit

The port call by INS Tarkash at Cadiz is a demonstration of India’s warm ties with Spain and its commitment to enhancing operational reach, maritime security and its solidarity with friendly nations.

In continuation of the Indian Navy’s overseas deployment to Africa, Europe, and Russia, Indian Naval Ship Tarkash made a port call at Cadiz, Spain today, on 19 Aug 19 for a three days visit. The port call by INS Tarkash at Cadiz is a demonstration of India’s warm ties with Spain and its commitment to enhancing operational reach, maritime security and its solidarity with friendly nations. INS Tarkash had participated in bilateral exercise KONKAN-19 with Royal Navy ship HMS Defender prior entering Cadiz harbor.

INS Tarkash commanded by Captain Sathish Vasudev is a state of the art warship of the Indian Navy equipped with a versatile range of weapons and sensors capable of addressing threats in all three dimensions. The ship is part of the Indian Navy’s Western Fleet and is under the operational command of Flag Officer Commanding–in–Chief, Western Naval Command, based at Mumbai.

During the port call, various dignitaries and government officials of Spain are scheduled to visit the ship. The ship will also engage extensively with the Spanish Navy during its stay in the harbor. Apart from professional interactions, a number of sports and social engagements are planned, which would go a long way in enhancing cooperation and understanding between the two navies.

Spain and India have traditionally enjoyed warm and friendly relations. A number of bilateral arrangements for defense co-operation and cultural exchange exist between the two countries. The professional and cultural bonds developed through regular visits and interactions strengthen the established mechanisms of maritime cooperation between the Indian Navy and Spanish Navy while pursuing common goals of keeping the seas safe and secure.

Indian Navy ships are regularly deployed as part of Indian Navy’s mission of building ‘bridges of friendship’ and strengthening international ties. The ship visit to Spain comes amidst growing importance and convergence of national goals towards shared maritime interest and deepening of ties between both the countries.

(With Inputs from PIB)