PM Modi unveils CSRS radar in Seychelles

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday formally unveiled the coastal surveillance radar system in Victoria.

Earlier in the day, Prime Minister Modi, speaking of security cooperation between Seychelles and India, said that the radar system will help the island nation secure in maritime territory.

"Today, I am pleased to announce that we will be giving one more Dornier aircraft to Seychelles. The coastal surveillance radar project... is another symbol of our cooperation. These steps will enable Seychelles to secure these beautiful islands and the vast expanse of waters around them. Seychelles will also continue to make an enormous contribution to the safety and security of the Indian Ocean Region," the Prime Minister had said.

"Our agreement today on hydrographic survey adds a new dimension to our maritime cooperation. I thank Seychelles for their confidence in India. We also hope that Seychelles will soon be a full partner in the maritime security cooperation between India, Maldives and Sri Lanka," he added.

Prime Minister Modi is currently on his five-day, three-nation visit to the island nations of the Indian Ocean. He is scheduled to travel to Mauritius later in the day.