INS SUNAYNA ARRIVES AT JAKARTA UNDER INDIAN NAVY’S IOS SAGAR INITIATIVE, STRENGTHENING MARITIME TIES WITH INDONESIA

Indian Navy's INS Sunayna, an Offshore Patrol Vessel deployed under the IOS SAGAR initiative, arrived at Jakarta, Indonesia on 21 Apr 2026, marking the third port call of its operational deployment to the Indian Ocean Region.

The ship, with a multinational crew from 16 Friendly Foreign Countries onboard, transited the narrow Malacca and Singapore Straits prior to arrival, demonstrating high standards of interoperability and navigational proficiency.

IOS SAGAR is a practical expression of India's vision of MAHASAGAR (Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions) and embodies the ethos of "leadership through partnership, strength through unity and progress through peace." The mission completed its Harbour Phase from 16 to 29 March 2026 in India and is currently progressing through the Sea Phase (Apr-May 2026), which includes port calls at multiple Friendly Foreign Countries in the Indian Ocean Region.

During the port call at Jakarta, the ship will engage with the Indonesian Navy (TNI AL) through professional, social and sporting interactions. The Commanding Officer, INS Sunayna called on the senior leadership at Kodaeral III (Naval Regional Command III). Planned activities include professional exchanges, joint Yoga sessions, sporting events, ship visits by stakeholders and a deck reception. A Passage Exercise (PASSEX) with the Indonesian Navy is scheduled on departure.

The initiative underscores India's Neighbourhood First policy and vision of MAHASAGAR, reaffirming that "a free, open and inclusive Indo-Pacific is in the interest of all nations".

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