In line with its efforts to foster stronger ties with other
naval forces, the Indian Navy Shivalik-class stealth frigate Sahyadri arrived
at Pier 15, South Harbor , Manila
Sunday for a four-day goodwill visit.
The Indian vessel arrived 9 a.m. The visit started Nov. 1
and will end on the 4th.
The INS Sahyadri is commanded by Capt. Kunal Singh Rajkumar.
She is scheduled to undertake various activities with the
Philippine Navy (PN) as a part of the customary naval procedures.
A PN vessel rendered customary meeting procedures with INS
Sahyadri at vicinity of Corregidor Island and escorted the Indian vessel to her
designated berthing area at Pier 15, South
Harbor , Manila
As part of their visit, Rajkumar together with leading
officers of the ship will render a courtesy call to PN flag-officer-in-command
Vice Admiral Caesar Taccad this coming Nov. 3.
This goodwill visit will also involve series of confidence
building engagements between PN and Indian Navy personnel such as basketball
games and receptions that would create an avenue for cultural exchanges.
Moreover, PN personnel will also be given a chance to tour
and familiarize with the Indian Navy ship to enhance their knowledge especially
in concept of Indian naval operations and equipment.
http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=1&sid=&nid=1&rid=822116
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