Canadian Defence Minister Harjit Singh Sajjan on Saturday visited the Western Naval Command here as part of his
ongoing tour of India.
He interacted with its commander, Vice Admiral Girish Luthra and others and was given a conducted tour of the Indian
Navy's indigenous guided missile destroyer INS Kochi.
A great morning with the Indian Navy. Thank you for the warm welcome! @CanadainIndia pic.twitter.com/XAB4VZfPx8
— Harjit Sajjan (@HarjitSajjan) April 22, 2017
Appreciating the strides being made by India in her indigenisation efforts, Sajjan highlighted areas of congruence
between India and Canada, the need for further cooperation, enhancing maritime and naval links and the visit of Her
A great morning with the Indian Navy. Thank you for the warm welcome! @CanadainIndia pic.twitter.com/XAB4VZfPx8
— Harjit Sajjan (@HarjitSajjan) April 22, 2017
Majesty's Canadian Ship Winnipeg here next month.
The discussions also explored continuing the current levels of military interactions and the possibilities of
increased cooperation against the backdrop of the current regional and global security environment which offer
Today toured INS Kochi, the second in a new class of destroyers. A great naval capability built in India. pic.twitter.com/w6fYTSezFw
— Harjit Sajjan (@HarjitSajjan) April 22, 2017
opportunities to the two countries to collaborate.
Sajjan's visit is a follow-up of the joint statement of April 2015 during the visit to Canada by Prime Minister
Narendra Modi.
The two countries are poised to enhance defence cooperation in the the fields of counter-terrorism, cold climate
Spoke with Commander of India's Western Naval Command on the ways Canada and India can increase cooperation between our navies. pic.twitter.com/6C3vzHaRHa
— Harjit Sajjan (@HarjitSajjan) April 22, 2017
warfare, peace-keeping and naval cooperation.
HMCS Winnipeg is expected to visit India mid-May to carry out professional interaction and passage exercise with
Indian Navy ships.
Sajjan, 46, was born in Bombeli village in Punjab's Hoshiarpur district and had migrated to Canada in 1976 with his
family. He is the first Sikh to serve as the Defence Minister of any other nation.
Hello from Kuala Lumpur! Bonjour à Kuala Lumpur! pic.twitter.com/wEqNRnTLjw
— Harjit Sajjan (@HarjitSajjan) April 24, 2017
Canadian National Defence Minister Harjit Singh Sajjan is now in Malaysia for a three-day in conjunction with the port call of two Royal Canadian Navy frigates in Port Klang, Her Majesty’s Canadian Ships Ottawa and Winnipeg.
“Sajjan’s visit will highlight Canada’s strong military and strategic engagement in Malaysia and in Southeast Asia, and underline Canada’s position as an important bilateral trade and investment partner for Malaysia,” the High Commission of Canada in Kuala Lumpur said in a statement today.
