Ambassador Reenat Sandhu interacted with Commanding Officer & crew of INS Tarangini in Amsterdam. Conveyed appreciation for their praiseworthy professionalism, seamanship & contribution to India-Netherlands maritime cooperation.
Amsterdam, As part of Lokayan 22 INS Tarangini , arrived Amsterdam on 06 July 2022. A warm welcome was accorded by the officers of Royal Netherland Navy. The ship has so far completed two months of voyage post departure from India .
An onboard reception was hosted for Mrs Reenat Sandhu, Hon’ble Ambassador of India to Netherlands, Mrs Hester Van Burren, Deputy Mayor of Amsterdam, Commodore Hodes, General Director Material Conservation, Mrs Gerrie Willems, Deputy Director Asia and Oceania Department from Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Officers from Royal Netherlands Navy, members from Indian embassy, Hague, Brig Zubin Bhatnagar, MA Paris and the Indian diaspora. Midshipmen of Royal Naval College, Netherlands visited the ship and interacted with the Commanding Officer. They were provided a brief overview on the role of the ship and rigging operations onboard.
Various interactions and visits to Royal Netherland Naval ships and installations along with friendly football matches are planned during the port call.
By Pranita Deshpande
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