Indian Naval Ship Trishul has finished a port call at Safaga Naval Base in Egypt on 9 November, during an ongoing deployment, as part of the growing defence and maritime partnership between the two countries.
The visit follows the 11th India–Egypt Joint Defence Committee meeting in Cairo in April 2026, which set a framework for defence commitments under the 2022 defence cooperation MoU. Bilateral ties were raised to a Strategic Partnership in 2023.
What happened during the call
- The ship's Commanding Officer met Rear Admiral M.D. Abd El Maksoud, Commander of the Red Sea Naval Base, to discuss maritime security in the Gulf of Suez and the strategic significance of the Red Sea.
- Crew members toured the Egyptian Navy ship ENS Port Said (976) to learn about its capabilities and practices.
- The two navies held reciprocal visits and joint diving training.
The Navy said these exchanges share operational experience and best practices between the two forces.
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Source: official release by the Ministry of Defence, issued through the Press Information Bureau, Government of India (11 NOV 2026 7:56PM by PIB Delhi). Read the full official text: INDIAN NAVAL SHIP TRISHUL CONCLUDES PORT CALL AT SAFAGA, EGYPT.
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Sources
- 1.INDIAN NAVAL SHIP TRISHUL CONCLUDES PORT CALL AT SAFAGA, EGYPT — Press Information Bureau, Government of India
