Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will hand over a fast patrol vessel and a landing craft to the Maldives as India's "gift" during his visit to the island nation from May 1 to 3.
The Defence Ministry said this on Sunday, a day ahead of Mr. Singh's visit to the Maldives, one of India's strategically key maritime neighbours.
It said Mr. Singh's visit will be an "important landmark" in building strong bonds of friendship between the two countries.