Visakhapatnam, July 10 -- Ahead of the Commissioning of INS Mahendragiri, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday interacted with naval officers and sailors at the Visakhapatnam Naval Base. He shared the Bada Khana with naval officers and sailors

During the interaction, Rajnath Singh warned them about the challenges in the Indian Ocean region. He said, "Today, the presence of extra-regional powers is increasing, and a new strategic competition has begun in the Indian Ocean region."

Addressing the naval officers and sailors, the Defence Minister said, "Your work is closely connected to the Indian Ocean Region. How important this region is for India is no secret. 90 per cent of our trade is carried through sea routes. Our energy supplies...