NEW DELHI: The Indian Navy ensures that no nation in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR) suppresses another with its `overwhelming’ military and economic might, defence minister Rajnath Singh said on Saturday, in the backdrop of China continuing strategic forays into the region.
India’s aim is to develop the IOR as “symbol of brotherhood and shared interests”, with its Navy ensuring the security of both Indian and foreign ships in the shared commitment for free navigation, rules-based order, peace and stability in the region, Singh said, flagging off the maiden `Indian Ocean ship (IOS) Sagar’ from the Karwar naval base in coastal Karnataka.
Under it, a combined crew of Indian sailors and 44 personnel from nine foreign countries (Comoros, Kenya, Madagascar, Maldives, Mauritius, Mozambique, Seychelles, Sri Lanka and Tanzania) are manning offshore patrol vessel INS Sunayna during her deployment to the south-west IOR from April 5 to May 8.
The warship will undertake port calls at Dar-es-Salaam, Nacala, Port Louis, Port Victoria and Male as well as undertake joint surveillance of EEZs of Tanzania, Mozambique, Mauritius and Seychelles.
Addressing representatives from the participating nations, 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 IOR, he said, “It’s not just related to our security and national interests but also enhances the security of friendly nations. Our Navy ensures that, in the IOR, no nation suppresses another on the basis of overwhelming economy and military power. We ensure that the nations’ interests are protected without compromising their sovereignty.”
“Along with other stakeholders, the Indian Navy is ensuring peace and prosperity in the region. Equipped with state-of-the-art ships, weapons and equipment as well as well-trained and motivated sailors, we resolve to move ahead with other friendly nations towards developing IOR as a symbol of brotherhood and shared interest,” he added.
Referring to PM Modi’s recent `Mahasagar’ (mutual and holistic advancement for security and growth across regions) initiative, Singh said it will expand and strengthen the `Sagar’ (security and growth for all in the region) vision in a more advanced and collaborative manner. “Now that India has transitioned from Sagar to Mahasagar, there could be no better time to launch the voyage of IOS Sagar,” he said.
Accompanied by chief of defence staff General Anil Chauhan, Navy chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi and defence secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh, the minister also inaugurated modern operational, repair and logistic facilities constructed under Project Seabird worth over Rs 2,000 crore at the Karwar naval base.
India’s aim is to develop the IOR as “symbol of brotherhood and shared interests”, with its Navy ensuring the security of both Indian and foreign ships in the shared commitment for free navigation, rules-based order, peace and stability in the region, Singh said, flagging off the maiden `Indian Ocean ship (IOS) Sagar’ from the Karwar naval base in coastal Karnataka.
Under it, a combined crew of Indian sailors and 44 personnel from nine foreign countries (Comoros, Kenya, Madagascar, Maldives, Mauritius, Mozambique, Seychelles, Sri Lanka and Tanzania) are manning offshore patrol vessel INS Sunayna during her deployment to the south-west IOR from April 5 to May 8.
The warship will undertake port calls at Dar-es-Salaam, Nacala, Port Louis, Port Victoria and Male as well as undertake joint surveillance of EEZs of Tanzania, Mozambique, Mauritius and Seychelles.
Addressing representatives from the participating nations, 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 IOR, he said, “It’s not just related to our security and national interests but also enhances the security of friendly nations. Our Navy ensures that, in the IOR, no nation suppresses another on the basis of overwhelming economy and military power. We ensure that the nations’ interests are protected without compromising their sovereignty.”
“Along with other stakeholders, the Indian Navy is ensuring peace and prosperity in the region. Equipped with state-of-the-art ships, weapons and equipment as well as well-trained and motivated sailors, we resolve to move ahead with other friendly nations towards developing IOR as a symbol of brotherhood and shared interest,” he added.
Referring to PM Modi’s recent `Mahasagar’ (mutual and holistic advancement for security and growth across regions) initiative, Singh said it will expand and strengthen the `Sagar’ (security and growth for all in the region) vision in a more advanced and collaborative manner. “Now that India has transitioned from Sagar to Mahasagar, there could be no better time to launch the voyage of IOS Sagar,” he said.
Accompanied by chief of defence staff General Anil Chauhan, Navy chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi and defence secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh, the minister also inaugurated modern operational, repair and logistic facilities constructed under Project Seabird worth over Rs 2,000 crore at the Karwar naval base.
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