On 9 November 2026, Indian Navy ship Trishul concluded its visit to the Safaga naval base in Egypt. The trip was undertaken as part of the Indian Navy’s ongoing operational deployment.
During the visit, Trishul’s commanding officer met Rear Admiral MD Abd El Maksood, commander of Egypt’s Red Sea naval base. The two officials discussed maritime security in the Gulf of Suez and the strategic importance of the Red Sea.
Boosting defence cooperation with Egypt
The port call followed the 11th meeting of the India‑Egypt Joint Defence Committee (JDC) held in Cairo in April 2026. That meeting provided an institutional framework to advance the defence commitments under the MoU signed in September 2022. Bilateral relations were elevated to a strategic partnership in 2023.
Trishul’s crew also toured the Egyptian naval vessel ENS Port Said (976), receiving briefings on the ship’s operational capabilities and best practices adopted by the Egyptian Navy.
Joint training and dialogue
During the visit, personnel from the Indian and Egyptian navies engaged in mutual dialogue and conducted joint diving training activities. These professional interactions gave both navies the opportunity to exchange operational experiences and better understand each other’s procedures.
- India‑Egypt defence cooperation reinforced
- Trishul’s stay at Safaga port concluded successfully
- Joint diving training conducted
- Visit to Egyptian naval vessel