Which destroyer was deployed to Port Victoria, Seychelles to coincide with the Independence Day of the Seychelles on 29 June2022?

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The Indian Navy contingent joined the Seychelles Defence Force (SDF) of Republic of Seychelles for the Independence Day celebrations on 29 June 2022. INS Kolkata, an indigenously built Stealth Guided Missile Destroyer of the Indian Navy, was deployed to Port Victoria, Seychelles to coincide with the Independence Day of Seychelles on 29 June 22. Deployment of INS Kolkata was in consonance with vision of SAGAR which promotes collaborative efforts to ensure maritime security in the Indian Ocean. About Mission SAGAR: SAGAR stands for Security and Growth for All in the Region, is a label used by the Prime Minister and Government of India for India's vision and geopolitical framework of maritime cooperation in the Indian Ocean region. It was launched in May 2020 andwas India's initiative to deliver Covid-19 related assistance to the countries in the Indian Ocean Littoral states. About Seychelles Capital:Victoria President: Wavel Ramkalawan Currency: Seychellois rupee