New Delhi, March 14 -- The Indian naval sail training ship INS Sudarshini arrived at the port of Valletta, Malta, in her landmark transoceanic expedition Lokayan-26. The visit underscores the deep-rooted maritime ties between India and Malta and represents an important leg of the ship's ambitious 22,000-nautical-mile global voyage, the Indian Nay stated.

The arrival at Valletta follows a successful transit through the Suez Canal and a recent port call at Alexandria.

In a statement issued here on Saturday, a Naval spokesperson said that upon her arrival, the commanding officer called on Rachita Bhandari, High Commissioner of India to the Republic of Malta.

The interaction highlighted the role played by Indian Navy in strengthening bilater...