Prime Minister Narendra Modi hands over an India-built maritime patrol vessel to the Seychelles Coast Guard, according to multiple reports citing India’s Ministry of External Affairs. The MEA says the transfer supports Seychelles’ maritime security and development. Along with the patrol vessel, the MEA reports that Modi also hands over additional equipment for Seychelles, including six ambulances, 10 utility vehicles, and five laser radial boats. The MEA links the assistance to India’s “Vision MAHASAGAR” and describes it as part of a growing defence and security partnership between India and Seychelles. Reports present the handover as a bilateral cooperation effort involving coastal and maritime capabilities, with the patrol vessel intended for coast guard operations. All outlets frame the delivery as a government-to-government assistance package intended to enhance Seychelles’ capacity for maritime surveillance, response, and related coastal activities.