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New Delhi, 12 October (Hindustan Reporter). The navies of the Quad countries have discussed ways to strengthen mutual maritime cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region during the port phase of the ongoing multilateral maritime exercise 'Malabar' in Visakhapatnam. Hosted by India, the Naval Chiefs of Australia, Japan and the United States discussed ways to enhance maritime cooperation, build mutual goodwill and enhance operational synergy by brainstorming ways to enhance mutual naval interoperability and maritime cooperation in future editions of the Indo-Pacific and Malabar. Emphasized.
Vice Admiral Rajesh Pendharkar, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Naval Command, Admiral Stephen Kohler, Commander, US Pacific Fleet, Vice Admiral Katsushi Omachi, Commander-in-Chief, Japan Self-Defense Fleet and Rear Admiral Chris Smith, Commander, Australian Fleet. Many activities are being conducted under the leadership. The navies of India, Australia, Japan and the US are actively involved in various cooperative programs in Visakhapatnam. These activities include Key Leadership Engagements (KLEs), Subject Matter Expert Exchanges (SMEEs), cross-deck visits, sporting events and pre-sailing discussions aimed at enhancing maritime cooperation, building camaraderie and operational synergy. To promote.
The interaction between the navies of the Quad countries has highlighted the importance of cooperation to enhance maritime security and achieve common goals in maritime operations. Further strengthening mutual cooperation, subject matter expert exchanges and cross-deck visits have provided valuable opportunities for participating countries to exchange knowledge and best practices towards promoting deeper engagement and understanding. . Teams from Australia, India, Japan and the United States participated in friendly sporting events, further strengthening the camaraderie between the teams.
The spirit of teamwork and friendship from sea to plains in the port stage embodied the theme of 'Stronger Together'. All the participants also enjoyed a memorable dinner together, wherein the rich taste of Indian cuisine set the stage for enhancing the cultural familiarity between the navies. As the port phase of the Malabar exercise nears its end, pre-sailing discussions have taken center stage, with the focus on strategies to ensure maximum operational synergy during the sea phase in the Bay of Bengal scheduled from October 14.
