Prime Minister Narendra ModiĀ on Wednesday said India is becoming a major maritime power and is being recognised as a reliable and responsible partner in the world.
Speaking after the commissioning of three naval warships here, Modi said India has always supported an open, secure, inclusive and prosperous Indo-Pacific region.
A destroyer, a frigate and a submarine were commissioned together for the first time on Wednesday, he noted, adding that all the three are ‘Made in India’.
The ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ initiative has made the country strong and self-reliant, the prime minister said.
“We should become a global partner in securing the sea from drugs, weapons and terrorism and make it safe and prosperous. India is becoming a major maritime power and is being recognised as a reliable and responsible partner,” he said.