The Indian Navy’s ship INS Darshak, commanded by Colonel Praveen Thomas, docked at Saigon Port in the morning of May 29, beginning a friendly three-day visit to Ho Chi Minh City.

Colonel Praveen Thomas noted that the visit marks an important milestone in bilateral cooperation between India and Vietnam. It further strengthens the India–Vietnam partnership in the Indo-Pacific region, contributing to maritime security and safety, sustainable marine resource management, and strategic regional integration.