In a gesture underscoring the growing cultural and strategic ties between India and Japan, a group of Japanese schoolchildren visited the Indian Naval Ship (INS) Sahyadri during its port call at Yokosuka. The visit offered the students an opportunity to learn about India’s maritime heritage and indigenous naval capabilities.
“During the port call at Yokosuka, schoolchildren visited Indian Navy’s indigenous stealth frigate INS Sahyadri, gaining valuable insights into India’s rich maritime heritage and cutting-edge indigenous capabilities,” the Indian Navy stated on X on Wednesday.
The port call follows the arrival of INS Sahyadri at Japan’s Sasebo on Tuesday, where it was welcomed by the Japan Maritime Self-Defence Force (JMSDF). The visit is part of the ongoing Japan-India Maritime Exercise, JAIMEX-25, aimed at enhancing interoperability and cooperation between the two navies.
Commanded by Captain Rajat Kumar, INS Sahyadri is a Shivalik-class Guided Missile Stealth Frigate commissioned in 2012. Built indigenously, the ship reflects India’s pursuit of self-reliance in defence under the ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ vision. Over the years, it has participated in a number of bilateral and multilateral exercises and operational deployments.
As part of the harbour phase of JAIMEX-25, personnel from the Indian Navy and JMSDF engaged in cross-deck visits, operational planning discussions, professional exchanges, and sharing of best practices. A joint yoga session was also conducted to promote cultural camaraderie.
During the visit, Captain Rajat Kumar met Rear Admiral Yamaguchi Nobohisa, Chief of Staff, Yokosuka District, JMSDF, as well as local dignitaries including Superintendent Kobayashi Hitoshi, Chief of Police, and Rear Admiral Kondo Shuji, Chief of Coast Guard, Yokosuka region. Discussions focused on strengthening maritime cooperation and enhancing operational synergy.
The ongoing engagements highlight the shared commitment of India and Japan toward maintaining peace, stability, and security in the Indo-Pacific region.
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