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French Carrier Strike Group visits India to strengthen naval ties. Photo Courtesy: PIB

French Carrier Strike Group visits India to strengthen naval ties

| @indiablooms | Jan 05, 2025, at 10:34 pm

The French Carrier Strike Group, led by the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier FNS Charles de Gaulle and comprising other French naval ships, is visiting India from January 3 - 9 with port calls in Goa and Kochi.

"This visit aims to enhance interoperability, foster mutual understanding, and strengthen collaboration between the French Navy and the Indian Navy," read a government statement.

In Goa, the French Carrier Strike Group is hosting a series of engagements, including a Passage Exercise (PASSEX) at sea with the Indian Navy's Western Fleet.

The harbour phase in Goa features professional exchanges, cross-deck visits, Subject Matter Expert Exchanges (SMEE), and social engagements.

Rear Admiral Jacques Mallard, Commander of the French Navy Strike Group, along with Rear Admiral Hugues Laine and Commanding Officers of the French naval ships, will interact with Rear Admiral Ajay D Theophilus, Flag Officer Commanding Goa Naval Area.

Simultaneously, French naval ships FS Forbin and FS Alsace, also part of the Carrier Strike Group, are visiting Kochi.

The visit includes professional interactions, cross-deck visits, and SMEEs, with Commanding Officers of the French ships meeting the senior leadership of the Southern Naval Command.

"These engagements are part of a broader initiative to strengthen ties between India and France, reaffirming their shared commitment to constructive collaboration and mutual growth in the maritime domain," read a government statement.

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