WASHINGTON D.C (VINnews)-An Israeli Navy delegation led by Rear Adm. Guy Levy, the Israeli Navy’s deputy commander in chief and chief of staff, has concluded an official visit to the United States as part of events commemorating the 250th anniversary of American independence.

The delegation, which also included the Israeli Navy attaché to the U.S., Capt. R., participated in official events and represented the State of Israel and its navy.

During the visit, the group held meetings with the U.S. Navy’s chief of naval operations, the secretary of the Navy, and other senior U.S. Navy officials. They also met with senior naval leaders from multiple countries, including Germany, Cyprus, India, Greece, Argentina, Sweden, Denmark, South Korea, Morocco, Italy, Japan, the Netherlands, Romania, Norway and Finland.

The discussions focused on building and advancing operational dialogue, deepening professional exchanges and strengthening partnerships between the navies.

The delegation also visited the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland, where they met with Superintendent Lt. Gen. Michael J. Borgschulte of Naval Support Activity Annapolis and Provost Dr. Samara Firebaugh. The visit aimed to promote the navies’ cadet exchange program.

The trip highlighted the deep and longstanding partnership between the Israeli and U.S. navies, rooted in shared values, professional cooperation and a joint commitment to maritime security and regional stability. It also helped strengthen ties between the Israeli Navy and other international naval forces.