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          <lang class="3" style="Headline1" font="Chronicle Display" fontStyle="Italic" size="40">Indian Naval Ship Trikand 
arrives at Mombasa in  Kenya</lang>
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        <lang class="3" style=".Bodylaser" font="Minion Pro" fontStyle="Regular" size="9">Hans News Service
Visakhapatnam:</lang>
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        <lang class="3" style=".Bodylaser" font="Minion Pro" fontStyle="Regular" size="9">Aspart of its ongoing deployment in the South West Indian Ocean Region, INS Trikand, a frontline guided missile frigate of the Indian Navy, arrived at Mombasa, Kenya. Aimed at strengthening maritime cooperation and enhancing bilateral ties between India and Kenya, the port call coincides with the visit of Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Western Naval Command Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan to Kenya.Professional, cultural and social engagements will be carried out during the stay and essential stores will be handed over to the Kenya Defence Forces.</lang>
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        <lang class="3" style=".Bodylaser" font="Minion Pro" fontStyle="Regular" size="9">INS Trikand arrived at Mombasa, Kenya, on April 7. Also, the ship’s Commanding Officer will call on senior government functionaries.</lang>
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        <lang class="3" style=".Bodylaser" font="Minion Pro" fontStyle="Regular" size="9">On departure from Mombasa, INS Trikand will engage in a Passage Exercise (PASSEX) with units of the Kenya Navy.</lang>
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        <lang class="3" style=".Bodylaser" font="Minion Pro" fontStyle="Regular" size="9">The exercise will facilitate the exchange of best practices and enhance bilateral maritime interoperability.</lang>
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        <lang class="3" style=".Bodylaser" font="Minion Pro" fontStyle="Regular" size="9">The port call by INS Trikand aligns with India’s vision of MAHASAGAR - Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions.</lang>
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          <lang class="3" style=".Bodylaser" font="Franklin Gothic Medium Cond" fontStyle="Regular" size="12">•	INS Trikand arrived at Mombasa to bolster maritime cooperation between India and Kenya.</lang>
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          <lang class="3" style=".Bodylaser" font="Franklin Gothic Medium Cond" fontStyle="Regular" size="12">• The visit features high-level meetings with senior government officials to strengthen long-standing bilateral ties.</lang>
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          <lang class="3" style=".Bodylaser" font="Franklin Gothic Medium Cond" fontStyle="Regular" size="12">• The deployment aligns with India’s MAHASAGAR vision, promoting security and growth across the Indian Ocean.</lang>
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