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India-Morocco Naval Talks Advance Maritime Ties

Visit of Rear Admiral Mohamed Tahin, Inspector of the Royal Moroccan Navy

Two naval officers seated on a couch in a formal room with a world map and maritime painting on the walls. The officer on the left, in an Indian Navy uniform with epaulettes and medals, holds an Indian flag while gesturing. The officer on the right, in a Moroccan Navy uniform, sits attentively. Small Indian and Moroccan flags stand on a table between them, alongside a model wooden sailing ship, a brass telescope, glasses of water, and a vase of pink and yellow flowers.
Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi holds a bilateral meeting with Rear Admiral Mohamed Tahin, Inspector of the Royal Moroccan Navy, in New Delhi on November 25, 2025, to discuss naval cooperation.

Rear Admiral Mohamed Tahin, Inspector of the Royal Moroccan Navy, is undertaking an official visit to India from 24 to 27 November 2025. The visit is intended to strengthen maritime cooperation and enhance bilateral naval engagements, reflecting the growing maritime partnership between the two countries and shared interests in the maritime domain.

Bilateral Engagements

During his visit, Rear Admiral Mohamed Tahin held a bilateral meeting with Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, Chief of the Naval Staff. The discussions focused on enhancing naval engagement, structured training exchanges, and collaboration in Maritime Domain Awareness. The meeting was followed by a wreath-laying ceremony at the National War Memorial.

Visits to Key Naval Establishments

The visit includes engagements at important maritime establishments such as the Information Fusion Centre – Indian Ocean Region (IFC – IOR), the Weapon and Electronic System and Engineering Establishment (WESEE), as well as training establishments of the Indian Navy’s Southern Naval Command in Kochi.

Significance of the Visit

The visit represents a significant milestone in India-Morocco naval relations, aimed at deepening cooperation and promoting shared maritime interests.