Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said India is becoming a major maritime power and is being recognised as a reliable and responsible partner in the world

Speaking after the commissioning of three naval warships, PM Modi said India has always supported an open, secure, inclusive and prosperous Indo-Pacific region

A destroyer, a frigate and a submarine were commissioned together for the first time on Wednesday, he noted, adding that all the three are 'Made in India'

The 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' initiative has made the country strong and self-reliant, the prime minister said

"We should become a global partner in securing the sea from drugs, weapons and terrorism and make it safe and prosperous. India is becoming a major maritime power and is being recognised as a reliable and responsible partner," he said

In the Indian Ocean region, India has emerged as the "first responder", the prime minister noted

PM Modi said India is going to play a major role in giving a direction to the global security, economy and geopolitical dynamics

"It is important to protect the territorial waters, freedom of navigation, and secure trade supply lines and sea routes," he said

PM Modi further said India is working for development, and not expansionism