On 21 September 2025, the Indian Naval Ship (INS) Trikand, a stealth frigate of the Indian Navy, made a port call in Limassol, Cyprus, during its deployment to the Mediterranean Sea. Posted on 24 SEP 2025 5:04PM by PIB Delhi. The Commanding Officer, Capt Sachin Kulkarni, met with Mr Manish, the High Commissioner of India to Cyprus, and Cmde Minas Solomonides, Commander of the Cyprus Navy. Activities during the port call included professional interactions, yoga, and a cultural exchange onboard, with the ship also open to visitors on 23 Sep 2025. This visit aims to strengthen defence and maritime cooperation, bolster people-to-people connections, and promote peace, security, and prosperity across the Mediterranean region. (Release ID: 2170708).
Key Entities Referenced
INS Trikand: Indian Naval Ship, a stealth frigate of the Indian Navy
Cyprus: Location of the port visit in Limassol
Indian Navy: Organization to which the INS Trikand belongs
Ministry of Defence: The Ministry under which the Indian Navy falls.
Ministry of Defence
OPERATIONALLY DEPLOYED INS TRIKAND
VISITS LIMASSOL, CYPRUS
Posted On: 24 SEP 2025 5:04PM by PIB Delhi
Indian Naval Ship Trikand, a stealth frigate of the Indian Navy, called at Limassol, Cyprus on 21 Sep 2025
during her ongoing deployment to the Mediterranean Sea.
On arrival, the Commanding Officer, Capt Sachin Kulkarni, called on Mr Manish, High Commissioner of
India to Cyprus, and Cmde Minas Solomonides, Commander of the Cyprus Navy.
Activities during the port call included professional interactions, yoga, and a cultural exchange onboard. The
ship was also open to visitors on 23 Sep 2025.
The visit will strengthen defence and maritime cooperation, including enhanced coordination in maritime
security and capacity-building initiatives. It will also bolster people-to-people connections and cultural ties,
celebrating the longstanding friendship and shared values between India and Cyprus.
This port call reflects shared strategic interests and the mutual resolve to promote peace, security, and
prosperity across the Mediterranean region.*****
VM/SPS 199/25
(Release ID: 2170708)