New Delhi Correspondent
Warships of India and Myanmar on Tuesday started a four-day coordinated patrolling along their international maritime boundary line to address issues of terrorism, illegal fishing, drug and human trafficking, poaching and other illegal activities.
The ships will also undertake joint manoeuvres and drills during the sea phase of coordinated patrol (CORPAT), the Indian Defence Ministry said adding the patrolling effort will be augmented by maritime patrol aircraft from both the navies. The India-Myanmar maritime boundary covers approximately 725km.
Two Myanmar navy ships reached Port Blair, India, in the Bay of Bengal, on Monday for the 8th Indo-Myanmar coordinated patrol (IMCOR), at the Indian navy’s Andaman and Nicobar Command.
Started in Mar 2013, the CORPAT series has enhanced mutual understanding and fostered improved professional interaction between the two navies for maritime interoperability.