Toulon, Oct. 1 -- Indian Naval Ship Trishul arrived at Toulon, France, on September 22 to participate in the 24th edition of Exercise 'Varuna', the annual bilateral maritime exercise between the Indian Navy and the French Navy.

The ship received a warm welcome from the French Navy with a ceremonial water cannon salute. The harbour phase comprised professional, sporting and cultural engagements aimed at strengthening maritime ties and professional bonds between the two navies, according to the Ministry of Defence.

The Commanding Officer, INS Trishul, called on RAdm Mackara Ouk, Deputy Commander-in-Chief for Operations (CECMED), and interacted with senior leadership of the French Navy.

The Commanding Officer, officers and crew laid a wre...