Kolkata, Mar 8 (UNI)Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Suresh Mehta arrived in Port Blair today on a two-day maiden visit to Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

Accompanied by his wife, Admiral Mehta was received at the airport by Air Marshal P P Rajkumar, Commander-in-chief, Andaman and Nicobar Command and Mrs Indira Rajkumar.

On his arrival, Admiral Mehta was presented with the Inter-Services Guard of Honour at Naval Air Station, INS Utkrosh.

The Naval Chief is visiting the Command for the first time after assuming office.

During his stay Admiral Mehta will hold detailed discussions with the unified Command on its operational and strategic preparations and other roles. He would also be briefed on the security and surveillance activities of the Command in the Islands, official sources here said.

Admiral Mehta would witness an amphibious demonstration at Brichgunj Military station. The demonstration would highlight the concept of synergy amongst all components, which is the winning factor in any future conflict scenario. He will also be interacting with the officers and men of the Command, the sources added.

UNI