What’s in the news?

• In a move to strengthen ties with neighbouring nations, the Indian Navy is gearing up to hold 11th edition of MILAN, a biennial multinational naval exercise, from the 19th – 27th of February at Visakhapatnam. 
• The event is likely to witness largest-ever participation with invites being extended to over 50 friendly foreign navies. 
• MILAN exercise has emerged as the Indian Navy’s flagship event towards fostering camaraderie, cohesion and collaboration amongst friendly foreign Navies. 
• The exercise resonates with India’s international diplomatic efforts namely ‘Act East policy’ and ‘Security And Growth for All in the Region (SAGAR)’.
• MILAN exercise was conceived in 1995 as a biennial multinational event which flourished under the aegis of Andaman and Nicobar command till its 10th edition and later shifted to Visakhapatnam with 11th edition.

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