"Highlighting Crucial Defense Collaboration": Remarks from US Ambassador Garcetti as India-US Joint Exercise Begins

Visakhapatnam, Mar 20: US envoy to India, Eric Garcetti on Tuesday congratulated the India and US navies for the 'stellar kick-off of the India-US joint exercise 'Tiger Triumph 2024' and said such exercises underscore the significant US-India Defence partnership.

 

 

 

 

"Congratulations to @USNavy and @Indian Navy for a stellar kick-off to #TIGERTRIUMPH 2024! Joint exercises like this underscore the vital #USIndiaDefense partnership, strengthening our bonds and securing our shared interests. Together, we're paving the way for a free, open, and prosperous Indo-Pacific that benefits all nations. #USIndiaFWD," Envoy Garcetti posted on X.

 

 

 

"Clean water and hygiene initiatives in schools have a huge impact, ensuring girls can attend and continue their education without hindrance. Thank you @IVLP alumna @sanagajapati for your impactful initiatives in local schools in Vizag, supporting girls' education and empowerment. Together, we're breaking barriers and enabling a brighter future for all girls. #IVLP," he added, hailing an initiative to provide education to girls.

 

 

 

 

The Harbour Phase of the exercise is scheduled at Visakhapatnam from March 18 to 25, 2024 and will include pre-sail discussions, subject matter expert exchanges on professional subjects and deliberations on the planning and execution procedures of various tasks. Friendly sports events are also scheduled to further enhance camaraderie between the participating armed forces personnel of both nations.

 

 

Additionally, the sea phase will be conducted from March 26 to 31, which will include units of both countries setting up a joint command and control centre and a joint relief and medical camp. A planning and coordination exercise would concurrently be undertaken to discuss and refine a standard operating procedure (SOP) to enable rapid and smooth coordination between forces of both countries.

 

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