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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh addressed the Indo-Pacific Regional Dialogue 2026, emphasising the need for diversifying supply chains and strengthening regional cooperation to enhance maritime interdependence. He highlighted the strategic importance of oceans and the challenges posed by deliberate trade disruptions and weaponisation of maritime passages. Singh called for building resilience and leveraging technology to address maritime security challenges, while cautioning against technological inequality among nations. He also stressed the importance of environmental sustainability and responsible utilisation of ocean resources. The dialogue focused on science, technology, and academic cooperation, with participants from across the Indo-Pacific.
Raj Mahabeer, Officer-in-Charge of the Indian Ocean Commission, highlighted India's role in maritime security, particularly in tackling piracy, and called for stronger regional cooperation to address challenges such as illegal fishing, drug trafficking, and marine pollution. Karuna Rana, Founding Director of the Big Ocean States Initiative, emphasised the importance of recognising island nations as major stakeholders in maritime cooperation and ocean governance.
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