Add thelocalreport.in As A Trusted Source
New Delhi, Oct 27 (IANS) Indian Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi on Monday called on representatives of 30 countries to share ideas to build a safer, stronger and more prosperous maritime order.
In a video address to the Indo-Pacific Regional Dialogue 2025, the country’s premier international conference on maritime strategy, diplomacy and cooperation, Admiral Tripathi said, “Over the years, the Dialogue has evolved into a major platform for countries in the region to come together, share perspectives and explore new opportunities for cooperation under the Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative.”
He said that this year’s dialogue is being organized as an important platform to promote cooperation and capacity building under the comprehensive maritime approach of #MAHASAGAR.
The Chief of Naval Staff said Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of the ocean – mutual and holistic advancement for security and development across the region – places capacity building at the center of our collective maritime progress.
He said it encourages cooperation among like-minded countries to ensure shared security and prosperity.
Admiral Tripathi said the theme of the Indo-Pacific Regional Dialogue 2025 – “Promoting holistic maritime security and development through regional capacity-building and capability-enhancing” – is, therefore, both timely and appropriate.
This, he said, reflects India’s strong commitment towards inclusive, cooperative and sustainable maritime engagement. And together, let us build a safer, stronger and more prosperous maritime system.
At the dialogue, global maritime experts and naval leaders are discussing strategies for a more secure and prosperous Indo-Pacific, hosted by the Indian Navy, an official said.
The three-day event, which began on Monday, is focusing on key issues including capacity building and capacity-enhancing, maritime security and strategic coordination, blue economy, climate resilience, disaster preparedness, technology, connectivity and future infrastructure, an Indian Navy spokesperson said.
“Organised by the #IndianNavy with knowledge partner #NationalMaritimeFoundation (NMF), IPRD 2025 is India’s premier international conference on maritime strategy, diplomacy and cooperation,” the spokesperson said in a social media post.
“The Indo-Pacific is changing rapidly. #Maritime security challenges, climate change and supply-chain disruption are reshaping the region – demanding new ideas, stronger partnerships and better strategies,” he said.
The Navy spokesperson said that at the Indo-Pacific Regional Dialogue 2025, global maritime experts, naval leaders, policy makers and strategic thinkers will come together to build capacity and enhance capacity for a resilient, secure and prosperous Indo-Pacific.
–IANS
rch/and