India gifts patrol vessel to Seychelles, reinforcing Indian Ocean security role
Prime Minister Modi's visit to Seychelles resulted in India gifting a patrol vessel named 'Lespwar', along with other defence assets, to the island nation. The handover is part of India's MAHASAGAR initiative, which aims to strengthen maritime security cooperation across the Indian Ocean region. The donation is intended to enhance Seychelles' own maritime capabilities amid shifting geopolitical dynamics in the area. The move reflects India's broader strategy of positioning itself as a net security provider by supplying partner nations with indigenously developed defence equipment.
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