What happened:
On February 11, Deputy Chief of Naval Staff Vice Admiral Tarun Sobti called on Bahrain’s Crown Prince and Prime Minister Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa at Riffa Palace, with discussions focused on strengthening bilateral ties and naval cooperation, including information sharing, joint training, capacity building and future warfare.
Why it matters:
The meeting underscores deepening India–Bahrain defence engagement and reflects broader efforts to strengthen maritime cooperation and security partnerships in the Gulf region.