India, Sept. 1 -- Indian Naval warships INS Tamal and INS Surat concluded their port call at Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on August 30, when the two nations deliberated on non-traditional security challenges in the Red Sea and Indian Ocean Region.

The ships participated in a Passage Exercise with RSNF Corvette HMS Jazan and thereafter continued with their planned deployment.

During the port call, the ships engaged extensively with the Royal Saudi Naval Force and Saudi Border Guard through sports fixtures and personnel interaction.

The ships also hosted the Ambassador of India to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Suhel Ajaz Khan, onboard on 28 Aug 2025.

The Commanding Officers of INS Tamal and INS Surat called on RAdm Mansour Bin Saud Al-Juaid, We...