New Delhi: Indian Naval Ship (INS) Trishul concluded its port call at Lisbon, Portugal, on 21 October 2026, following a series of engagements with the Portuguese Navy and members of the Indian diaspora.
The visit included professional interactions and knowledge-sharing between the two navies, with discussions focused on operational coordination, interoperability and opportunities for further cooperation.
During the port call, the ship's Commanding Officer called on the Commander of the Portuguese Navy. The meeting covered shared maritime interests and ways to strengthen coordination between the two forces.
INS Trishul also opened its decks to members of the Indian community in Portugal and Portuguese naval personnel, giving visitors an opportunity to meet the crew and learn about the ship. India's Ambassador to Portugal, Puneet R. Kundal, visited the vessel and interacted with its officers and sailors.
Cultural Exchange Brings Naval Communities Together
A cultural exchange hosted onboard brought together diplomats, naval officers and members of the Indian diaspora. Those attending included Ambassador Kundal, Rear Admiral Paulo Silva Pereira, Deputy Fleet Commander and Flotilla Commander of the Portuguese Navy, envoys from other countries, and officers from the Portuguese and Brazilian navies.
The gathering provided an opportunity for informal interaction and highlighted the people-to-people links behind the maritime relationship between India and Portugal.
The Lisbon stop was part of INS Trishul's overseas deployment. The engagements offered the Indian and Portuguese navies an opportunity to exchange professional experiences and maintain contact on matters of mutual maritime interest.
