New Delhi, July 30 -- Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday felicitated the nine women officers of the Indian Army, Indian Navy and Indian Air Force who completed the country's first-ever all-women Tri-services circumnavigation sailing expedition, 'Samudra Pradakshina', onboard the Indian Army Sailing Vessel (IASV) Triveni.

Interacting with the officers in New Delhi, Singh lauded the team's courage and determination in completing the 314-day voyage covering nearly 25,500 nautical miles across four oceans. He described the expedition as a symbol of Nari Shakti and a remarkable example of Tri-service jointness that would inspire every Indian, an official release from the Ministry of Defence said.

The women officers shared their exper...