Indian warships reach France's Toulon navy base

Three Indian warships on Monday reached the Toulon Naval Base in France for a three-day visit, in continuation of the Indian Navy's overseas deployment in the Mediterranean Sea and West Coast of Africa.

"The warships, INS Mumbai, Trishul and Aditya, were warmly received by the officials of the French Navy at Toulon Naval Base in coordination with the Indian Embassy," an official spokesperson said.

The visiting ships are a part of the Indian Navy's Western Naval Command and the Task Group is headed by Rear Admiral R B Pandit, Flag Officer Commanding, Western Fleet, who is flying his flag on the guided missile destroyer, INS Mumbai.