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International Fleet Review
Why is it in news?
- The Indian Navy has sent two ships to take part in the International Fleet Review to be held in Qingdao, China, later this month as part of the 70th anniversary celebrations of the People’s Liberation Army Navy.
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- Ships Participating are: Stealth destroyer INS Kolkata and fleet tanker INS Shakti.
- Absence of Pakistan: Surprisingly, Pakistan’s Navy is not taking part in the event.
- Naval Parade: The ships are likely to sail in the evening of April 22 to participate in the Naval Parade scheduled to be reviewed by Chinese President Xi Jinping on April 23.
- What it signifies?: The visit of the Navy’s most potent destroyer and versatile fleet support ship showcases India’s prowess, reach and sustainability, besides indigenous ship-building capability.
- Reciprocal gesture: As a reciprocal gesture and as part of the efforts to promote military cooperation, China has agreed to send its ships on port calls to India.
- Indian Navy International Fleet Review: The Indian Navy had last held an International Fleet Review in February 2016, in which 50 navies of different countries took part with nearly 100 warships.
Source
The Hindu