Exercise Naseem-Al-Bahr

Recently, the Indian Navy and the Royal Navy of Oman concluded a bilateral naval exercise, ‘Naseem-Al-Bahr’ off the coast of Goa.

Key Highlights

• Initiated in 1993, the exercise was conducted in two phases: the harbour phase and the sea phase. 
• The exercise reaffirms India’s commitment to constructive collaboration and mutual growth with like-minded nations in the Indian Ocean Region. 
• Oman is a crucial pillar of India’s West Asia Policy and its oldest regional strategic partner. 
• Also, Oman is the first Gulf country with which all the three wings of India’s defense forces hold joint exercises. 
• The exercise Eastern Bridge is conducted between the Air Force of the two countries, while the exercise Al–Najah is conducted between the Army of the two countries.