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Vice Admiral Tarun Sobti, Deputy Chief of Naval Staff of the Indian Navy, met Crown Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa of Bahrain at Riffa Palace on February 10, 2026. The discussions aimed at strengthening naval cooperation between India and Bahrain, focusing on information sharing, joint training, capacity building, and future warfare.

This engagement underscores India's commitment to its long-standing partnership with Bahrain, characterized by high-level interactions, trade, and defense cooperation. Additionally, both nations condemned terrorism and reiterated their commitment to combat it, reflecting shared security concerns.