Riyadh, August 10, 2021, SPA -- The "Indian Ocean" joint maneuvers exercise between the Royal Saudi Naval Forces (RSNF), represented by the Eastern Fleet, and Indian Naval Forces were kicked off today in the Arabian Gulf. This exercise aims to exchange experience between the two sides and to ensure freedom of navigation and security in the Arabian Gulf. In a statement, Commander of the Eastern Fleet Vice Admiral Majed bin Hazza Al-Qahtani affirmed that the "Indian Ocean" exercise is the first of its kind between the Saudi and Indian naval forces, adding that these maneuvers seek to enhance military cooperation in the field of naval operations between the RSNF and RIN. --SPA 18:09 LOCAL TIME 15:09 GMT 0023 www.spa.gov.sa/w1599066