Muscat, Jan. 14 -- The Indian Navy's indigenously built traditional stitched sailing vessel, INSV Kaundinya, was given a water salute as it completed its voyage from Gujarat's Porbandar to Oman's Muscat on Wednesday.

As the vessel completed her voyage to Muscat from Gujarat, Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal hailed the mission, calling the ship "a shining example" of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's effort to revive India's maritime legacy.

Speaking on the significance of the voyage, Sonowal said, "INSV Kaundinya is a shining example of PM Modi's visionary leadership. It was his resolve to revive India's ancient shipbuilding genius and present it proudly before the world."

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