Indian Naval Fleet is paying a friendship visit to Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam. Indian Naval Ships, Shivalik and Kamorta which are forward deployed in the South China Sea are visiting Vietnam. During the visit, the Indian Naval ships would be undertaking numerous professional interactions with the Vietnam People's Navy. Within the framework of the visit, Indian officers and sailors will also participate in a number of friendship activities. The visit aims to enhance cultural exchanges, tighten friendship, and bilateral defense cooperation between the two militaries in general and the two navies in particular on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between India and Vietnam. <br />''<br />''<br />