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The President of India Droupadi Murmu flew down to Thiruvananthapuram,  Kerala from Delhi on 3rd of December 2025 to be at this year’s Navy Day celebrations.

In her speech on the occasion, the President said that the Navy Day is a celebration of selfless service and supreme sacrifice made by naval personnel in defence of our motherland.

She stated that people of India are grateful to the men and women of the Indian Navy for their service to the nation.

She commended them for their professionalism, passion and patriotism.

The President said that the Indian Ocean Region is a highly strategic and critical maritime space. It is a conduit for global energy supplies and trade.

As India is positioned at its centre, we bear a special responsibility. We are committed to the idea of the oceans remaining open, stable and rules-based.

The President said that the Indian Ocean Region is a highly strategic and critical maritime space.

The President said that the Indian Navy stands as the principal actor for the security of our seas.

The Navy also exemplifies India’s humanitarian aspect.

In crises across the Indian Ocean Region, it has acted as the first responder: evacuating citizens, providing succour, and delivering humanitarian assistance. She expressed confidence that new initiatives undertaken under the SAGAR vision will enhance maritime domain awareness, provide humanitarian aid, and ensure security for the international maritime community.

By securing sea routes, protecting marine resources, preventing illegal activities, and supporting maritime research, the Navy strengthens our vision of safe, prosperous, and sustainable oceans.

She was happy to note that the Indian Navy is demonstrating capability to design and build complex platforms in India itself.