Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS) Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi has embarked on a four-day visit to Brazil. During the visit, the Navy Chief will hold discussions with Defence Minister of Brazil, Jose Mucio. Admiral Tripathi is also scheduled to meet Chief of the Joint Staff of the Brazilian Armed Forces Admiral Renato Rodrigues de Aguiar Freire and Commander of the Brazilian Navy Admiral Marcos Sampaio Olsen.

In a statement, the Ministry of Defence said that these interactions will provide an opportunity to review ongoing bilateral maritime cooperation, enhance operational-level linkages, and explore new avenues for collaboration between the Indian Navy and Brazilian Navy. The visit aims to consolidate the robust and growing maritime partnership between both the Countries and is an important pillar of the broader India-Brazil Strategic Partnership.