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00:00I had the opportunity to join the commissioning of the first submarine of the P-75 class – Kalvari.

00:11Today, I have been fortunate enough to commission the sixth submarine of this class – Bagsir.

00:24This new frontier platform will provide new opportunities for India's security and development.

00:38Friends, Today, India is being recognized as a reliable and responsible partner in the whole world, especially in the Global South.

00:56India does not work with a sense of expansion, but with a sense of development.

01:08India has always supported an open, secure, inclusive and prosperous Indo-Pacific region.

01:24This is why, when it came to developing countries from the sea, India chanted the mantra, Sagar.

01:36Sagar means security and growth for all in the region.

01:47When it came to the G-20 Presidency, India chanted the mantra, One Earth, One Family, One Future.

02:09When the world was struggling against COVID-19, India chanted, One Earth, One Health.

02:21We consider the whole world to be our family.

02:27We are people who believe in the principle, One Earth, One Health.

02:36This is why, India considers the security of the entire region to be its responsibility.

02:47Friends, the role of a maritime nation like India will play a major role in directing global security, economics and geopolitical dynamics.

03:05For economic development and energy security, it is necessary to protect traditional waters, territorial waters,

03:20ensure freedom of navigation, and ensure the safety of trade supply lines and sea routes.

03:32We have to protect this entire region from terrorism, weapons and treachery.

03:43This is why, it is necessary that we become global partners in making the sea safe and prosperous.

03:56We have to increase logistic efficiency and work for shipping industry.

04:03We have to develop the capacity to manage and stop the misuse of rare minerals, fish stock and other ocean resources.

04:17We have to invest in finding new shipping routes and sea lanes for communication.

04:26I am happy that India is taking continuous steps in this direction.

04:35India has become the first responder in the entire Indian Ocean region.

04:44In the last few months, our Navy has saved the lives of hundreds of people.

04:53We have saved the lives of thousands of people.