Italian Marines

Vice Admiral Antonio Natale of the Italian Navy met Vice Admiral Sanjay J Singh, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Western Naval Command here, and discussed issues pertaining to enhancing interoperability and cooperation in the maritime domain, the Navy said on Saturday. The meeting between Natale and Singh took place on Friday. Vice Admiral Natale is on a visit to Mumbai from November 28 to December 3. "Issues pertaining to enhancing interoperability and cooperation in the maritime domain were deliberated," the Navy said. Natale also laid a wreath at the Gaurav Stambh, a memorial at the Naval Dockyard Mumbai, honouring the supreme sacrifices of Indian naval personnel. The Italian Admiral's visit coincides with the visit of the Italian Navy Sail Training Ship ITS Amerigo Vespucci to Mumbai from November 26 to December 2. The ship is on a world tour and departed Italy in July 2023. During its almost two-year voyage, the ship will visit more than 30 ports before returning to

The Supreme Court Friday directed the Centre to deposit in its account the compensation given by Italy for the kin of two Indian fishermen killed by Italian Marines off the Kerala coast in February 20

Supreme Court on Wednesday agreed to hear on April 9 the Centre's plea seeking closure of cases against two Italian marines accused of killing two Indian fishermen off the Kerala coast in Feb 2012

The Permanent Court of Arbitration in the Hague has upheld the conduct of the Indian authorities in the incident and said New Delhi is entitled to get compensation in the case

Fresh plea will enable Latorre to remain in Italy till an international tribunal decides, which country has the right of trial the case

The apex court modified bail conditions, paving the way for Girone's return to Italy on an application by the Italian government backed by India

Italy and India have been making contrary claims over the right to prosecute the two Italian marines in the case