The 'Lespwar' Gift: How India is Quietly Cementing Its Role as a Maritime Guardian
India strengthens its role as a key security provider in the Indian Ocean through the donation of the patrol vessel 'Lespwar' and military aid to Seychelles.
India strengthens its role as a key security provider in the Indian Ocean through the donation of the patrol vessel 'Lespwar' and military aid to Seychelles.

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