Three vessels from the Indian Navy’s First Training Squadron arrived in Malé today for an overseas training visit.

The vessels INS Tir, INS Sujata and Indian Coast Guard Ship Sarathi docked in the capital as part of the visit.

The Indian High Commission said the visit aims to strengthen maritime security cooperation and ties between India and the Maldives.

The programme will include training activities and professional exchanges between Indian and Maldivian personnel to share knowledge and operational experience, the High Commission said.

India and the Maldives have also participated in joint security exercises with Sri Lanka. The three countries conduct the Dosti exercise every two years to strengthen cooperation among their security forces.

The latest edition of the Dosti exercise was held in January this year.