Male, April 6 -- IOS Sagar on Monday arrived at Maldives, marking first port call of its overseas deployment.

IOS Sagar was accompanied by 39 international crew from 16 countries.

In a post on X, Indian Embassy in Maldives said, "IOS SAGAR with 39 international crew from 16 countries incl. MNDF personnel arrives at Male', Maldives - marking first port call of its overseas deployment & reflection of India's vision of "leadership through partnership, strength through unity, progress through peace"."

Reaffirming India's commitment to collaborative maritime security in the Indian Ocean Region, the second edition of Indian Ocean Ship (IOS) SAGAR commenced on March 16, as per a statement by the Ministry of Defence on March 18.

The Indian Na...