Visakhapatnam, located on the eastern coast of India, is home to the Eastern Naval Command (ENC) of the Indian Navy, which plays a vital role in maintaining the security and sovereignty of the country's eastern seaboard. On Monday, the newly appointed Police Commissioner, C.M. Trivikrama Varma, and GVMC Commissioner, C.M. Saikanth Varma, paid a courtesy call on Vice Admiral Biswajit Dasgupta, the Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the ENC. The FOC-in-C expressed his appreciation for the cooperation and excellent relationship that the civil administration has maintained with the Indian Navy in Visakhapatnam during various activities, particularly during the President's visit for Navy Day in 2022.

During the meeting, Vice Admiral Biswajit Dasgupta also informed the commissioners about MILAN-24, an event that is scheduled to be held by the ENC in Visakhapatnam in February 2024. Milan-24 is an international naval event that will see participation from 59 friendly foreign countries from around the world. The Police Commissioner and the GVMC Commissioner expressed their wholehearted commitment to working with the Indian Navy to make the city more vibrant and showcase its potential to both domestic and international visitors.

The meeting between the commissioners and the FOC-in-C underscores the importance of cooperation and coordination between the civil administration and the Indian Navy in ensuring the security and development of Visakhapatnam. The city is an important hub for trade and commerce, and it has a rich cultural heritage and scenic beauty that attract domestic and international visitors.

The Police Commissioner and the GVMC Commissioner expressed their commitment to working with the Indian Navy to showcase the city's potential, which is a positive step towards promoting tourism, boosting economic development, and enhancing the city's image. This meeting highlights the importance of cooperation and coordination between the civil administration and the Indian Navy in ensuring the security and development of Visakhapatnam.