Navy chief begins 4-day official visit to Brazil

New Delhi, Dec 9: Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, Chief of the Naval Staff, has embarked on an official visit to Brazil from 9 to 12 December 2025, aimed at strengthening the expanding maritime partnership between the Indian and Brazilian navies, an important component of the wider India-Brazil Strategic Partnership.

During the visit, Admiral Tripathi will meet senior Brazilian leadership, including Defence Minister José Múcio, Admiral Renato Rodrigues de Aguiar Freire, Chief of the Joint Staff of the Brazilian Armed Forces, and Admiral Marcos Sampaio Olsen, Commander of the Brazilian Navy.

The discussions are expected to review ongoing cooperation, deepen operational-level engagement, and identify new areas for collaboration. His programme also includes visits to operational commands, naval bases, and shipyards of the Brazilian Navy. Talks will centre on shared maritime priorities, interoperability, capacity building, and cooperation within multilateral frameworks, particularly in the context of South–South collaboration. The visit underscores the Indian Navy’s continued commitment to enhancing partnership with Brazil in maritime security, professional exchanges, and capability development, contributing to stability across the global maritime commons.