Eastern Fleet ships Udaygiri and Kavaratti depart Ho Chi Minh City after Vietnam port call
Indian Naval Ships Udaygiri and Kavaratti, under Flag Officer Commanding Eastern Fleet RAdm Alok Ananda, departed Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, on 24 June 2026 after a port call, for further deployment in South East Asia.
Summary
Indian Naval Ships Udaygiri and Kavaratti, under the command of RAdm Alok Ananda, Flag Officer Commanding Eastern Fleet, departed Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, on 24 June 2026 after a port call, for further deployment in the South East Asia region. Personnel of the Indian Navy and the Vietnam People's Navy held professional interactions and bilateral exercises, and a joint yoga session was held on board INS Kavaratti to mark the 12th International Day of Yoga. The Navy said the port call reaffirms the India-Vietnam Enhanced Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, the Act East Policy and the vision of MAHASAGAR (Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions).
Key facts
- Ships
- INS Udaygiri and INS Kavaratti
- Departed
- Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, 24 June 2026
- Commander
- RAdm Alok Ananda, FOCEF
- Yoga
- Joint session for 12th International Day of Yoga on INS Kavaratti
- MAHASAGAR
- Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions
Practice MCQs 2 questions
The Indian Navy said the June 2026 port call at Ho Chi Minh City reaffirms the vision of MAHASAGAR. MAHASAGAR stands for:
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Correct answer: C — Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions
MAHASAGAR stands for Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions.
Which two Eastern Fleet ships departed Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, on 24 June 2026 after a port call?
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Correct answer: B — INS Udaygiri and INS Kavaratti
INS Udaygiri and INS Kavaratti, under FOCEF RAdm Alok Ananda, departed Ho Chi Minh City on 24 June 2026.