India, Sept. 18 -- The First Training Squadron (1TS) of the Indian Navy comprising INS Tir, INS Shardul, INS Sujata, and ICGS Sarathi entered Maputo, Mozambique on Tuesday.

The squadron led by Capt Tijo K Joseph was warmly received by the Mozambique Navy alongwith the Defence Advisor in Maputo.

During the four-day visit, the training squadron will undertake various joint training activities with Mozambique Navy which include joint VBSS training, cross-training on navigation and communication procedures, diving operations, and training on firefighting and damage control aspects.

The visit will culminate with a PASSEX and joint surveillance of Mozambique's EEZ.

In addition, various socio-cultural engagements such as yoga sessions, commu...