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New Delhi ( Vivek Ojha ) : <\/strong>Indian Navy\u2019s indigenously built Survey Vessel Large (SVL), INS Ikshak, arrived at Port Victoria in Seychelles on June 26 as part of its operational deployment to the South-West Indian Ocean Region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The visit coincides with the 50th National Day celebrations of Seychelles and underscores the longstanding maritime partnership and close bilateral ties between India and the island nation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

During the port call, INS Ikshak will participate in the National Day celebrations and engage with the Seychelles Defence Forces through a series of professional interactions aimed at enhancing maritime cooperation and interoperability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As part of its outreach activities, the ship\u2019s crew will organise medical camps and distribute essential supplies, reinforcing goodwill and strengthening people-to-people ties between the two countries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Indian Navy has also opened INS Ikshak to visitors during the port call, providing an opportunity to showcase the vessel\u2019s capabilities and India\u2019s commitment to promoting maritime security, safety and cooperation in the region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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