Press Information Bureau · All India · 20 Sept 2026

INS TRISHUL MAKES PORT CALL AT ALEXANDRIA, EGYPT

Indian Navy's guided missile frigate INS Trishul made a port call at Alexandria, Egypt from 14 to 17 Sep 2026, during which it was escorted by Egyptian Naval Ship Al Qadeer, paid homage at Chatby War Memorial, and conducted a Passage Exercise (PASSEX) with Egyptian Navy Ship ENS Bernees. The visit highlighted the importance of Indian Navy presence in the region and reaffirmed maritime cooperation between India and Egypt.

Key facts

INS Trishul made a port call at Alexandria, Egypt from 14 to 17 Sep 2026.
Egyptian Naval Ship Al Qadeer escorted INS Trishul on arrival at Alexandria Harbour.
The Chatby War Memorial contains 12 burials and bears the names of 19 Indian soldiers who died in ships sunk in the Eastern Mediterranean.
Ambassador of India to Egypt, His Excellency Suresh K Reddy, visited INS Trishul and interacted with the ship’s crew.
INS Trishul undertook a Passage Exercise (PASSEX) with Egyptian Navy Ship ENS Bernees.

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