Prime Minister Narendra Modi handed over a fast patrol vessel to the Seychelles Coast Guard, reinforcing maritime security cooperation between the two countries, according to India Today.
The handover of the vessel, named Lespwar in the report, was aimed at strengthening the island nation’s coastal defense capabilities. Defense equipment transfers are a common feature of India’s security partnerships in the Indian Ocean.
The gesture deepened bilateral maritime ties. It formed part of Modi’s engagements during the Seychelles visit.
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https://www.indiatoday.in/world/story/narendra-modi-seychelles-visit-lespwar-patrol-vessel-maritime-security-ties-ptag-2935746-2026-06-27