Russian Rear Admiral Evgeny Myasoyedov called on Indian Navy Rear Admiral Prakash Gopalan in Kochi, ANI reported. The meeting shows Kochi's continuing role in India-Russia naval contacts. No details about the discussion were released.
Naval diplomacy in Kochi can affect security cooperation that touches coastal states and port cities in the region.
Watch for follow-up statements from the Southern Naval Command on India-Russia naval engagements.