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India has increased the tension of enemies in the sea! Defense Minister Rajnath Singh said a big thing

Defense Minister Rajnath Singh said on Saturday that the Indian Navy ensures that no country in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR) can suppress the other with its excessive military and economic power. He said this in the backdrop of China’s continued strategic intrusion in the region. Singh, while flagging off the first ‘Indian Ocean Ship (IOS) Sagar’ from Karwar Naval Base in coastal Karnataka, said that India aims to develop the IOR as a ‘symbol of brotherhood and shared interests’. Rajnath praised the Navy for ensuring the safety of both Indian and foreign ships in a shared commitment to free navigation, rule-based order, peace and stability in the region. Under this, a joint team of Indian sailors and 44 personnel from nine foreign countries (Comoros, Kenya, Madagascar, Maldives, Mauritius, Mozambique, Seychelles, Sri Lanka and Tanzania) is operating the Offshore Patrol Vessel INS Sunayna during deployment to South-West IOR from April 5 to May 8. The warship will make stops at the ports of Dar-es-Salaam, Nacala, Port Louis, Port Victoria and Male and also undertake joint surveillance of the EEZ of Tanzania, Mozambique, Mauritius and Seychelles. Rajnath lauded the Navy for ensuring safety and security of both Indian and foreign ships in a shared commitment to free navigation, rule-based order, peace and stability in the region. Under this, a combined team of Indian sailors and 44 personnel from nine foreign countries (Comoros, Kenya, Madagascar, Maldives, Mauritius, Mozambique, Seychelles, Sri Lanka and Tanzania) is operating the Offshore Patrol Vessel INS Sunayna during deployment to South-West IOR from April 5 to May 8. The warship will make stops at the ports of Dar-es-Salaam, Nacala, Port Louis, Port Victoria and Male and also undertake joint surveillance of the EEZ of Tanzania, Mozambique, Mauritius and Seychelles. Addressing the representatives of the participating countries, Singh termed the launch of IOS Sagar as a reflection of India’s commitment to peace, prosperity and collective security in the maritime domain. Pointing to India’s growing presence in the IOR, he said, “It is not just linked to our security and national interests but also enhances the security of friendly countries. Our Navy ensures that no country in the IOR can suppress another country on the basis of its huge economy and military power. We ensure that the interests of nations are protected without compromising their sovereignty.” Singh said, “India’s deployment in the Indian Ocean region is not only for us but also for friendly countries.” The Defense Minister said that India’s effort is to make the Indian Ocean region more peaceful and prosperous. Earlier, Singh inaugurated various infrastructure projects at the naval base. The Union Minister arrived at the naval base at around 1 pm, where he was given a ‘Guard of Honor’ at the parade ground. The Defense Minister landed at the main base by a military helicopter and he will attend several programs here. The Navy is expanding the important naval base under Project ‘Seabird’.

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