News/City Updates

Royal Australian Navy warships dock in Visakhapatnam for Indo-Pacific Endeavour

The Royal Australian Navy warships, HMAS Adelaide and Anzac, arrived at the Visakhapatnam Port on Monday to participate in the third edition of the Indo-Pacific Endeavour (IPE). Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, Maldives, Laos, Cambodia, Philippines, along with India, and other countries will be taking part in this naval exercise.

The Eastern Naval Command (ENC) took to Twitter to welcome the Royal Australian Navy warships to Visakhapatnam, terming this exercise as the ‘Bridges of Friendship’. According to the press release by the Australian Defence Ministry, the Indo-Pacific Endeavour (IPE) is one of Australia’s key regional engagement activities. This year, between September to November, they will cover 14 countries, a record-breaking number.

In an inaugural event held on Monday, the Australian Defence Force (ADF) band put up a show for an audience at RK Beach. The band, who are here as a part of the Joint Task Force of the Royal Australian Navy, played popular songs and enthralled a large audience comprising students, teachers, and the public. Organised to raise awareness regarding the importance of conserving the marine ecosystems in the Indian Ocean, the hosts also organised skits and drawing competitions for kids.

Also Reda: APTDC to kick off unique tourist cruise ship services in Vizag soon

The event was organised by the Australian Consulate-General Chennai and was supported by India Youth for Society (IYFS) and Coding4Kids, two Vizag-based organisations. Officials of the Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (GVMC) also participated in the event.

The Australian Defence Force, which will be in charge of the exercise, has scheduled to conduct military drills, training workshops, and athletic and cultural events for all participating countries. The main focus of the Royal Australian Navy will be to support humanitarian and security operations in the region while strengthening the stability and security in its immediate neighbourhood.

Stay tuned to Yo! Vizag for more city updates.

Share
Leave a Comment

Recent Posts

Rushikonda buildings: Chandrababu Naidu hits out at Jagan

Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has come down heavily on former Chief Minister Y S…

6 hours ago

Roads in State will be pothole-free by Sankranti: CM

Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has said all roads in the Andhra Pradesh state should…

6 hours ago

5 reasons why you should watch Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 now!

Kartik Aaryan's new horror-comedy, Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3, is the talk of the town, winning hearts…

7 hours ago

Bigg Boss Telugu 8: Nikhil’s Aggression Shocks The Audience!

Bigg Boss Telugu is a popular reality show with a huge viewership from all ages.…

11 hours ago

IT employee dies in road accident in Vizag

A youth died in a road accident near Panorama Hills in the limits of the…

11 hours ago

7 upcoming events in Visakhapatnam this November that are actually fun!

As we step into a new month, fresh possibilities and memories waiting to be made…

11 hours ago