Admiral Marcos Sampaio Olsen Commander of the Brazilian Navy calls on Chief of Naval Staff
Aug 21, 2024
New Delhi [India], August 21 : Admiral Marcos Sampaio Olsen, Commander of the Brazilian Navy called on Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, the Chief of the Naval Staff, on August 21 at New Delhi and held discussions on various aspects encompassing operational engagements, technical cooperation, training etc.
He was received with a ceremonial Guard of Honour at the South Block Lawns.
Admiral Marcos Sampaio Olsen, Commander of the Brazilian Navy is on an official visit to India from August 19 to 24. The visit aims to enhance maritime cooperation between the two countries.
Admiral Olsen joined the Navy in 1979 and was declared Guard of the Navy in 1982. Olsen acted as commander of minesweeper NV Atalaia (M-17) and submarine S Tapajo and as chief mate of submarine S Tamoio and aircraft carrier NAe Sao Paulo.
Admiral Olsen's visit showcases the commitment of like-minded navies to collaborate and cooperate on shared challenges in maritime security.
Indian Navy cooperates with the Brazilian Navy through various initiatives, which include operational interactions, training cooperation and other maritime avenues. The two navies have also been interacting in multilateral forums like MILAN and IBSAMAR.
Bilateral Defence Cooperation between the two countries is conducted through the Joint Defence Committee, steered by respective Ministries of Defence As part of his official engagements, the Commander of the Brazilian Navy is also scheduled to meet the Defence Secretary, the National Maritime Security Coordinator, and the Vice Chief of Army Staff, in Delhi.
During this visit, Admiral Marcos Sampaio Olsen will also visit IFC-IOR at Gurugram and will interact with various Defence Industry representatives
In addition to New Delhi, the Commander of the Brazilian Navy would also visit Mumbai, where he would be interacting with the Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Western Naval Command, as well as visit Indigenous warships & submarines; Naval Dockyard; and Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited.
