Union Minister of State for Defence Ajay Bhatt said that Visakhapatnam has to be praised for its stand on various national and international maritime programmes that enhance its image at the global level. As far as the defence sector is concerned, it is Visakhapatnam, its people and its geographical conditions that make all maritime events possible, be it International Fleet Review-2016 or International Maritime Exercises (MILAN), he added.
Mr. Bhatt was in the city to participate as chief guest at the International City Parade & Air Power Demo of aircraft of Indian Navy, as part of the MILAN-2024, at the RK beach road here on Thursday.
Earlier, Chief of Naval Staff Admiral R. Hari Kumar said that Maritime outreach and cooperation were key enablers for like-minded navies to work together, with a common purpose towards collective growth and prosperity.
