Visakhapatnam, Oct. 5 -- Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has praised the Indian Navy, saying that it is among the most powerful navy in the world. He said that the Indian Navy is making its presence strongly felt across the Indo-Pacific region.

"Thanks to your valour, our Navy is counted among the most powerful navies in the world. The Indian Navy is making its presence felt across the Indo-Pacific region. I am also proud that whenever the nation and the world have needed it, our Navy has always fulfilled its duty," the Defence Minister said.

Rajnath Singh was addressing naval personnel at a 'Bada Khana' held at the Naval Dockyard in Visakhapatnam on Monday evening.

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