New Delhi, Nov. 25 -- Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday said that India aims to become the preferred sustainment and repair hub for the ships in the Indo-Pacific region.

Addressing the 'Samudra Utkarsh' seminar in the national capital, Rajnath Singh stated that ships from friendly foreign nations are increasingly coming to Indian shipyards for the "complex refits".

He said, "Ships from friendly foreign nations are increasingly coming to Indian shipyards for the complex refits, and this is a clear recognition of India's capability, reliability, and close competitiveness. Our ambition is clear - we want to become the preferred sustainment and repair hub for the entire Indo-Pacific region."

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