Embassy of India
Algiers
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Press Release
Indian Navy frontline frigate INS TABAR undertook a bilateral Passage Exercise (PASSEX) with Algerian Naval Force Ship EZZADJER on 29 August 2021.
2. INS TABAR is commanded by Captain Mahesh Mangipudi and has a complement of 300 personnel. The joint exercise between INS TABAR and ANS EZZADJER included professional interactions, sharing of best practices, and communication drills at sea.
3. The exercise in North African waters was designed to assess and improve combined maritime law enforcement capacity, promote national and regional security and increase interoperability between the navies of the two friendly countries.
4. The PASSEX between INS TABAR and ANS EZZADJER will contribute to further strengthening friendly contacts and cooperation between the navies of India and Algeria.
5. INS TABAR, is a Talwar-class stealth Frigate. The ship is equipped with a versatile range of weapons and sensors. The ship is part of the Indian Navy’s Western Fleet which is based at Mumbai under Western Naval Command.
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