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<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nNEW DELHI: In a strategic reset after PM Modi\u2019s visit to Seychelles, India will once again depute four military advisers to the east African island country, reviving an arrangement that was discontinued, reports Surendra Singh. The advisers will work with Seychelles\u2019 defence and security officials to strengthen operational coordination, training, planning and institutional capacity. The PM\u2019s visit helped India deeply integrate into Seychelles\u2019 security and capacity-building apparatus through multiple mechanisms. India powers over 50% of Seychelles\u2019 maritime and air assets. \u201cWith the handover of a made-in-India fast patrol vessel, laser radial boats along with other utility vehicles… India\u2019s role as Seychelles\u2019 most-trusted security partner has grown even stronger,\u201d an official source said.PM Narendra Modi Monday on X spoke of \u201cgifting a fast patrol vessel to govt of Seychelles, strengthening maritime security cooperation, enhancing India\u2019s role as a net security provider in the IOR and promoting Indian defence manufacturing capabilities\u201d. The PM\u2019s four-day visit has not only strengthened defence cooperation with Seychelles but also expanded India\u2019s presence in the Indian Ocean Region as a net security provider. Seychelles is vital to India\u2019s Vision Mahasagar as it secures sea lines of communication in the western Indian Ocean, counters expanding geopolitical competition, and anchors maritime domain awareness against piracy and illegal fishing. During Seychelles\u2019 50th Independence Day celebrations, personnel from the Assam Regiment and a naval band joined the grand parade and two Indian Navy ships \u2014 stealth frigate INS Tarkash and survey vessel INS Ikshak \u2014 participated in the event. As they marched, the Army contingent performed the Assam regiment\u2019s regimental song, \u2018Badlu Ram Ka Badan\u2019. Posting the images of the contingents on X, Prime Minister Modi said, \u201cHonoured to participate in the National Day celebrations of Seychelles, marking the Golden Jubilee of the nation\u2019s Independence. India is proud to stand alongside Seychelles as a trusted friend and partner in its development journey.\u201d<\/div>\n