French Naval Officers Meet Vice Admiral Hari Kumar in Mumbai to Strengthen Maritime Ties

Rear Admiral Jacques Fayard, the French Joint Forces Commander in the Indian Ocean, on Monday met Vice-Admiral Hari Kumar, the FO Commanding in-chief.

A French naval delegation, led by Rear Admiral Jacques Fayard, the French Joint Forces Commander in the Indian Ocean, visited Mumbai on Monday to meet Vice-Admiral Hari Kumar, the Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Indian Navy’s Western Naval Command.

The two leaders discussed the growing collaboration between the Indian and French navies, focusing on maritime security and improving interoperability in the Indian Ocean region.

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This meeting comes ahead of the upcoming joint exercise "Varuna," scheduled for April, which will see the Indian Navy and the French Navy’s Carrier Strike Group working together.

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The Indian Navy highlighted that recent years have seen strengthened bilateral ties, particularly in maritime security. These growing interactions reflect a deepening partnership between the two countries, driven by shared goals and mutual interests. Regular joint exercises, ship visits, and high-level delegations underscore the expanding cooperation and coordination between the two navies.