The visit is seen as a reflection of the long-term strategic partnership between the navies of Bangladesh and India and the growing maritime cooperation between the two neighboring countries, the release said.
During the visit, the Commanding Officer of IOS Sagar is scheduled to hold a series of courtesy calls on senior officials of Bangladesh Navy including Commander Bangladesh Naval Area, Commander Bangladesh Naval Fleet and Area Superintendent Dockyard, with the aim of further strengthening professional exchanges and operational cooperation.
As part of the visit, Commander Chattogram Naval Area will host a welcome ceremony for the visiting ship, while Ios Sea will later host a deck reception attended by senior military officers from both sides.