The Indian warship INS Tushil, led by Captain Peter Varghese, visited Casablanca, Morocco, on December 27, 2024. During this visit, Captain Varghese met with Brigadier General Ahmed Kartouf, who is in charge of weapons in the Casablanca area, along with other senior Moroccan military leaders. They talked about ways to strengthen the friendship and cooperation between the Indian Navy and the Royal Moroccan Navy.
The Indian Navy shared updates on this meeting through their official social media post, mentioning that they discussed important matters of mutual interest and ways to improve their teamwork at sea. The team on the INS Tushil even took part in fun activities such as yoga and a friendly volleyball game with the Moroccan Navy.
This visit is significant because it helps build closer maritime and diplomatic ties between India and Morocco. The Indian Ministry of Defence highlighted the importance of working together, especially since three Indian Navy ships visited Casablanca in the last year, helping to build trust and collaboration.
INS Tushil was recently commissioned on December 9, 2024, in Russia. It is manned by a dedicated crew of 250 people. As the ship sails back home to Karwar, it will engage in joint exercises with other friendly navies, further promoting India’s strong presence in maritime affairs. This visit by INS Tushil is a step forward in enhancing the relationship between India and Morocco, a country known for its important position along both the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean, similar to India’s strategic maritime location.
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