India and EU conduct joint naval exercise in Gulf of Guinea for maritime cooperation

The exercise involved INS Sumedha and ships from Italy, France, and Spain, engaging in tactical manoeuvres off Ghana's coast.

Source: Indian Navy

A knowledge-sharing session in Accra, Ghana, followed with the aim to deepen operational connections between officials from Ghana, India, and the EU.

Source: Indian Navy

These exercises, as per the Indian Defence Ministry, support coastal states and uphold maritime security in the Gulf of Guinea, emphasising commitment to UNCLOS.

Source: Indian Navy

INS Sumedha had previously engaged in Maritime Partnership exercises with Togo and made a port call at Lagos, Nigeria, fortifying diplomatic ties.

Source: Indian Navy

The deployment of INS Sumedha aims to combat piracy and ensure secure trade routes in the Gulf of Guinea, contributing to unhindered trade.

Source: Indian Navy