International 13 November 2026
INS Trishul Completes Successful Port Visit to Safaga, Egypt
Why in the News?
Indian Navy Ship **INS Trishul** successfully concluded its port visit to **Safaga Naval Base in Egypt** on **November 9, 2026**, as part of its ongoing operational deployment.
Key Features / Major Points:
- Strategic Background:
- The visit follows the 11th India-Egypt Joint Defence Committee (JDC) meeting held in Cairo in April 2026, building upon the September 2022 Defence Cooperation MoU.
- Bilateral relations between India and Egypt were elevated to a **Strategic Partnership in 2023**.
- Key Interactions & Professional Exchanges:
- The Commanding Officer of INS Trishul met Rear Admiral MD Abd El Maksoud, Commander of Egypt's Red Sea Naval Base, discussing maritime security in the Gulf of Suez and the Red Sea.
- Indian personnel visited Egyptian Navy Ship **ENS Port Said (976)** and engaged in joint diving training and professional interactions.
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Static GK Facts:
- Arab Republic of Egypt:
- Capital: **Cairo** | Currency: **Egyptian Pound** | President: **Abdel Fattah el-Sisi**.
- INS Trishul:
- A **Talwar-class guided-missile stealth frigate** of the Indian Navy.
One-Liner Quiz (All Competitive Exams):
Q: Which Indian Navy Ship recently completed a port visit to Safaga Naval Base in Egypt?
A: INS Trishul
Q: In which year were India-Egypt bilateral ties elevated to a Strategic Partnership?
A: 2023
Q: What class of vessel is INS Trishul in the Indian Navy fleet?
A: Talwar-class guided-missile stealth frigate
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