Inauguration of Corpat Bangladesh Navy and Indian Navy

Inauguration of Corpat Bangladesh Navy and Indian Navy

Admiral Sunil Lanba, Chief of the Naval Staff inaugurated the first edition of Indian Navy - Bangladesh Navy Coordinated Patrol (CORPAT) on 27 June 2018, which is being instituted as an annual feature between the navies of both countries. The Admiral is on a goodwill visit to Bangladesh, aimed at consolidating bilateral defence relations between India and Bangladesh and to explore new avenues for naval cooperation. Admiral Sunil Lanba interacted with Rear Admiral M Abu Ashraf, Commander Chittagong Naval Area and Rear Admiral M Ashraful Haq, Commodore Commanding BN Flotilla. He also visited BN ship Abu Bakar post inauguration of CORPAT.