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Indian Ocean

BRICS may expand maritime cooperation in the Indian Ocean, but a permanent joint patrol remains unlikely due to strategic differences and existing regional mechanisms.

PM Modi said India and Seychelles meet as 'old friends', highlighting centuries of shared history and maritime ties.

PM Modi said India envisions the Indian Ocean as an ‘Ocean of Opportunity’ built on maritime security, development and shared prosperity.

PM Modi presented a Made-in-India Fast Patrol Vessel, ambulances, utility vehicles and boats to Seychelles to strengthen defence and development cooperation.

PM Modi visited Seychelles' National Botanical Garden with President Patrick Herminie, fed the world's oldest living giant tortoise and planted a sapling.

PM Modi began a three-day State visit to Seychelles to attend its Golden Jubilee National Day celebrations and deepen maritime and bilateral cooperation.

Ahead of his Seychelles visit, PM Modi described the island nation as one of India's closest maritime partners and reaffirmed stronger bilateral cooperation.

PM Modi spoke with Mauritius PM Navinchandra Ramgoolam to review bilateral ties, Indian Ocean security, and cooperation in AI and digital development.

India secures exclusive polymetallic sulphides rights, advancing ocean research, mining technology and strategic Indian Ocean presence.

The Government of the Maldives on Monday expressed deep gratitude to India for extending a $50 million Government Treasury Bill.