**Summary:**
On September 15, 2025, the Indian Naval Ship (INS) Kadmatt, an indigenously designed and built Anti-Submarine Warfare Corvette, arrived in Suva, Fiji, for a goodwill visit as part of a three-month deployment. This port call is intended to strengthen maritime cooperation and bilateral relations between India and Fiji, reflecting their deep-rooted historical and cultural ties. During the visit, INS Kadmatt will host senior officials from the Republic of Fiji Navy for professional exchanges. The ship's crew will engage in community outreach programs, sporting events, and cultural exchanges. This visit aligns with India's MAHASAGAR (Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Region) vision, reinforcing the Indian Navy's role as a security partner in the Indian Ocean Region. The information was released by PIB Delhi on September 16, 2025. Release ID: 2167274.
Key Entities Referenced
Indian Naval Ship Kadmatt: An indigenously designed and built Anti-Submarine Warfare Corvette of the Indian Navy.
Suva, Fiji: The capital city of Fiji, where the Indian Naval Ship Kadmatt arrived for a goodwill visit.
Ministry of Defence: The ministry of the Government of India responsible for defense.
India: The Republic of India, a nation with historical ties and maritime cooperation with Fiji.
Fiji: A nation in Melanesia, with deep-rooted historical and cultural ties with India.
Republic of Fiji Navy: The naval force of Fiji, whose senior officials will be hosted on INS Kadmatt.
Indian Navy: The naval branch of the Indian Armed Forces, playing a role as a secured partner in the Indian Ocean Region.
MAHASAGAR: India's vision of Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Region.
Ministry of Defence
INDIAN NAVAL SHIP KADMATT ARRIVES IN
SUVA, FIJI
Posted On: 16 SEP 2025 6:17PM by PIB Delhi
Indian Naval Ship Kadmatt, an indigenously designed and built Anti-Submarine Warfare Corvette, arrived
in Suva, Fiji on 15 Sep 2025, for a goodwill visit as part of her three-month deployment.
The port call reflects the deep-rooted historical, cultural and people-to-people ties between
India and Fiji, while reaffirming India’s commitment to strengthen maritime
cooperation and bilateral relations with friendly foreign countries.
During the visit, INS Kadmatt will host senior officials from the Republic of Fiji Navy to foster
professional exchanges to explore avenues of mutual interest. The ship’s crew will also participate
in a range of community outreach programmes, sporting events and cultural exchanges, further
strengthening the bonds of friendship and goodwill between the two nations.
The visit highlights India's vision of ‘MAHASAGAR’ (Mutual and Holistic Advancement for
Security and Growth Across Region) and underscores the Indian Navy’s role as a preferred
secured partner in the Indian Ocean Region.______________________________________________________________
VM/SKY 191/25
(Release ID: 2167274)