Navy Chief & Chairman, Chiefs of Staff Committee Admiral Sunil Lanba said on Thursday the Indian Government and the Navy are committed to promote maritime bonding through various international engagements during the forthcoming biennial multinational naval event 'Milan-2018' at Port Blair from March 6 to March 13.
The underlying theme of the meet is “Friendship across the seas”, with 23 countries expected to take part.
Admiral Lanba visited the College of Defence Management (CDM) in Secunderabad and addressed members of the tri-services of Indian Armed forces and foreign countries, who are undergoing Higher Defence Management Course (HDMC).
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Here, he emphasised joint coordination by the tri-sevices and other paramilitary forces in thought and action in all operations.
An alumnus of the CDM, he said the institution plays a critical role in preparing officers of the armed forces to take up leadership roles. Speaking on national maritime security in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR), he said the Indian Navy was well prepared. The Indian Navy is ensuring security in the IOR against terrorism and maritime piracy to provide effective and timely response to humanitarian emergencies and disaster situations, the Admiral said. He later interacted with CDM Commandant Major General Sandeep Sharma to discuss the course curriculum, project studies and research work, a press release said.