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| Edited By: DNA Web Team |Source: DNA webdesk |Updated: Feb 06, 2016, 11:54 AM IST
President Pranab Mukherjee, the supreme commander of the three defence forces conducted an International Fleet Review (IFR) in Vizag on Saturday.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar also attended the event.
The President, embarked on the INS Sumitra, inspected the fleet along with Prime Minister Narendra Modi from INS Sumitra, an off shore patrol vessel. The upper deck of the ship has been modified to accommodate President Muhkerjee , PM Modi and other VVIPs, reported IANS
This is the second IFR, in which 50 countries are participating, hosted by India. The first one was held in January 2001 in Mumbai with participation of 29 countries.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi would address the gathering and release a book on India's maritime heritage.
Other programmes during the five-day event include a two-day International Maritime Conference beginning February 7. The conference, on the theme 'Partnering together for a secure maritime future', would be inaugurated by Defence Minister Manohar Parikkar.
Presidential ship INS Sumitra proceeds for fleet review. pic.twitter.com/zeuKwgglov
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) February 6, 2016
PM @narendramodi at the Guard of Honour. pic.twitter.com/3pozv8cGtc
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) February 6, 2016
Glimpses from the International Fleet Review. pic.twitter.com/qfimF8XIuT
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) February 6, 2016
Mukherjee embarks on the Presidential Yacht INS Sumitra.
President Pranab Mukherjee and Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the International Fleet Review.
