French naval ships in Kochi

French Naval Ships Tonnerre (Amphibious Assault Ship) and Surcouf (Frigate Class Ship) were on a two day good will visit to Kochi. The ships arrived at Cochin Port Trust on 30 Mar 21 and were received by senior naval authorities in the background of fanfare by the naval band. The French delegation comprising Mr Emmanuel Lenain, French Ambassador in India at New Delhi, Rear Admiral Jacques Fayard, French Joint Forces Commander in the Indian Ocean (ALINDIEN) and Mrs Lise Talbot Barre, Consul General of France in Puducherry were also present, as part of the visit.