Indo-Myanmar Coordinated Patrol Exercise

Indo-Myanmar Coordinated Patrol Exercise

Myanmar Navy ships UMS King Sin Phyu Shin commanded by Commander Aung Myo Hlaing and UMS Inlay commanded by Commander Khin Zaw arrived Port Blair on 13 March 2018 to participate in the 6th edition of Indo-Myanmar Coordinated Patrol Exercise (IMCOR) scheduled from 14 to 18 March 2018. The aim of IMCOR is to foster strong ties between the two navies and to address issues of terrorism, illegal fishing, drug and human trafficking, poaching and other illegal activities inimical to the interests of both nations. Commodore Kyaw Shwe Tun, Commander of Panmawaddy Naval Region Command of Myanmar Navy, Senior Officer, Myanmar delegation called on Major General PS Sai, Chief of Staff and Commodore Ashotosh Ridhorkar, Naval Component Commander of Andaman & Nicobar Command. The ships were accorded a warm welcome on their arrival at Port Blair with Indian Navy band playing fanfare and martial tunes. A number of activities were conducted for the visiting crew, which included professional interactions, reception and a friendly volley ball match.