India, Feb. 19 -- The Government of India has issued a release:
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh has called upon the international community to effectively tackle the evolving complex & interconnected challenges at sea while acting in the spirit of mutual respect and give & take. He was addressing Navy Chiefs and Heads of Delegations from 74 countries during the inaugural ceremony of Exercise MILAN at Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh on February 19, 2026.
"The role of Navies in international peacemaking has only increased over time. There has been an exponential economic growth during last few decades leading to massive increase in international trade and transport. There has also been a rise in contests for ownership of straits and channels...