During a ceremony at the Seychelles Coast Guard Base, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi gave the island nation a fast patrol vessel named Lespwar, along with vehicles and boats, as part of a visit that also includes talks with President Patrick Herminie and attendance at Seychelles' golden jubilee of independence. Modi described the transfer as a key step in the expanding defense and maritime relationship between the two countries. With limited surveillance resources, Seychelles depends on Indian assistance to address piracy, drug trafficking, and illegal fishing in the western Indian Ocean. The handover underscores India's ongoing support for regional security and follows previous deliveries of patrol boats and aircraft, as well as joint military exercises.