THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Zhenhua 15, the first ship that arrived at Vizhinjam International Port, received a grand welcome. The ship was welcomed with a water salute. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan flagged off the official welcome to the ship. Ministers, Leader of Opposition and various political, religious and community leaders participated in the function. Union Shipping Minister was the chief guest on the occasion. Union Minister V Muraleedharan also attended the function. Representatives of Adani Group also participated in the event.

Pinarayi Vijayan said in his speech that he is full of joy and pride. "It turns out that impossible is not a word for Kerala, 8 more such ships will arrive at Vizhinjam port in the coming days.The Adani Group has assured that the commissioning will take place within six months.

Minister V Sivankutty, Revenue Minister and Vizhinjam International Seaport Limited Board Member K Rajan, Ministers Antony Raju, GR Anil, Saji Cherian, KN Balagopal, Leader of the Opposition VD Satheesan, Shashi Tharoor MP, M Vincent MLA , Mayor Arya Rajendran, Chief Secretary Dr V Venu, Principal Secretary Port Department KS Srinivas, Chairman Adani Vizhinjam Port Limited Karan Adani, Adani Vizhinjam Port Company CEO Rajesh Jha participated in the event.