INS Sudarshini arrived at Antigua yesterday after successfully completing a historic trans-Atlantic passage as part of the ongoing Lokayan 26 expedition. The ship was warmly received by the Consul General of India to Antigua and Barbuda, Vijay Tewani and the Chief of Defence Staff of the Antigua and Barbuda Defence Force, Brigadier Telbert Benjamin. The Ministry of Defence said that the voyage marks the first Atlantic crossing by INS Sudarshini, while the last such crossing was undertaken by INS Tarangini in 2007. It added that the voyage reflects the Indian Navy’s continued commitment to maritime cooperation and the spirit of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam.