Strengthening Maritime Ties Through Training and Cooperation
Sihanoukville, February 14, 2025 – Indian Navy’s First Training Squadron (1TS), comprising INS Sujata and ICGS Veera, arrived at Sihanoukville Port, Cambodia, as part of its Long Range Training Deployment to Southeast Asia. The ships received a warm welcome from Cambodian maritime officials.
During their stay from February 14-17, 2025, the squadron will engage in professional exchanges, joint training, friendly sports events, and a PASSEX (Passing Exercise) with the Royal Cambodian Navy (RCN). Additionally, India will formally hand over a Small Arms Simulator to the Royal Cambodian Army, reinforcing bilateral defence collaboration.
This visit reflects the deepening India-Cambodia maritime partnership, following Cambodia’s participation in Exercise MILAN 2024. As part of India’s ‘Act East’ policy, such engagements enhance regional stability and naval cooperation in the Indo-Pacific.
