The two-day integrated bilateral exercise between Indian and US forces in the Indian Ocean Region concluded on Thursday.

New Delhi, June 25

Ending a two-day joint exercise with the US Navy, the Defence Ministry on Friday said the exercise has been another milestone in strengthening cooperation between the two countries and reinforcing the shared values as partner militaries, in ensuring freedom of seas and commitment to an open, inclusive Indo-Pacific and a rules-based international order.

The two-day integrated bilateral exercise between Indian and US forces in the Indian Ocean Region concluded on Thursday.

The Indian Navy along with Indian Air Force participated with US Navy Carrier Strike Group in the exercise.

The exercise has been a key enabler in building interoperability and strengthening the defence coordination between the two nations and witnessed high tempo-naval operations at sea. — TNS