According to Indian Navy officials, the crew of the INS Trinkand mission, which was sent there for anti-piracy operations, interacted with Chief Admiral R Hari Kumar of the Indian Navy. Additionally, the Port of Duqm and the various amenities offered for ship berthing there were shown to Admiral R Hari Kumar. “While in Oman, Indian Navy Chief Admiral R Hari Kumar spoke to the crew of the INS Trikand mission, which was sent there to conduct anti-piracy operations. The Indian Navy officials said that he was also shown the Port of Duqm and the various ship berthing options as well as the ship repair and maintenance facilities there.
The Indian Navy Chief is on a three-day visit to Oman — from July 31 to August 2 — with the aim of consolidating existing bilateral defence relations and high-level discussions with the military leadership of Oman.
Earlier on Tuesday, he discussed issues regarding bilateral defence cooperation with Gen Sultan bin Mohammed Al-Nu’amani, Minister of Royal Office.
He will hold bilateral discussions with his Oman counterpart Rear Admiral Saif bin Nasser bin Mohsen Al-Rahbi, Commander of the Royal Navy of Oman (RNO) and with Major General Matar bin Salim bin Rashid Al Balushi, Commander of the Royal Army of Oman, Ministry of Defence said in a press release.
The Naval Chief arrived in Muscat on Sunday and was welcomed by Rear Admiral Saif bin Nassir bin Mohsin Al-Rahbi, Commander, Royal Navy of Oman and India’s Ambassador to Oman Amit Narang.