The welcoming ceremony at Tien Sa port was attended by leaders from the Department of Foreign Affairs, the Navy, the Navy Region 3 Command, Military Region 5, the city's Military Command, and the Border Guard.
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The destroyer INS Delhi and the anti-submarine frigate Kiltan at Tien Sa port on the afternoon of 24/7. Photo: Nguyen Dong |
The destroyer INS Delhi and the anti-submarine frigate Kiltan at Tien Sa port on the afternoon of 24/7. Photo: Nguyen Dong
The Indian navy delegation is led by Rear Admiral Susheel Menon, Flag Officer Commanding Eastern Fleet. After the welcoming ceremony, Vietnamese representatives were invited to tour the INS Delhi.
The three-day goodwill visit to Da Nang, from 24/7 to 27/7, includes courtesy calls to city leaders, Military Region 5, and Navy Region 3. The crew will also participate in a volleyball match with local officers and soldiers and conduct bilateral maritime training with Region 3 forces.
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Indian and Vietnamese representatives pose for a photo in front of the INS Delhi. Photo: Nguyen Dong |
Indian and Vietnamese representatives pose for a photo in front of the INS Delhi. Photo: Nguyen Dong
The visit aims to strengthen the friendship, cooperation, and comprehensive strategic partnership between Vietnam and India, established in 2016. The Indian navy frequently makes goodwill visits to Da Nang, most recently in 5/2023 with two ships, the INS Delhi and INS Satpura.
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Crew members of the Kiltan on duty as the ship enters Tien Sa port. Photo: Nguyen Dong |
Crew members of the Kiltan on duty as the ship enters Tien Sa port. Photo: Nguyen Dong
India is currently one of Da Nang's key international markets, with a direct Ahmedabad-Da Nang flight operating three times a week. In the first six months of 2025, Indian tourists accounted for 7.38% of total international visitors, ranking second among Da Nang's top 10 markets.
Nguyen Dong
