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India Hosts 10th Indian Ocean Dialogue as IORA Chair for 2025-27

The 10th Indian Ocean Dialogue commenced in New Delhi with India serving as Chair of IORA for 2025-27. The dialogue focuses on maritime security, blue economy, climate resilience, and regional cooperation. Keynote addresses were delivered by Minister Sarbananda Sonowal and foreign ministers from Mauritius and Yemen. The event is a 1.5 Track initiative encouraging open dialogue among various stakeholders.

Key Points: India Chairs 10th Indian Ocean Dialogue 2025-27

  • India serves as IORA Chair for 2025-27
  • 10th Indian Ocean Dialogue begins in New Delhi
  • Talks focus on maritime security and blue economy
  • Keynote by Minister Sarbananda Sonowal
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10th Indian Ocean Dialogue begins with India serving as Chair of IORA

India hosts 10th Indian Ocean Dialogue in New Delhi, focusing on maritime security, blue economy, and regional cooperation under IORA Chairmanship.

10th Indian Ocean Dialogue begins with India serving as Chair of IORA
"Discussions focused on maritime security, blue economy, climate resilience, connectivity and regional cooperation across the Indian Ocean Region - Randhir Jaiswal"

New Delhi, May 7

Ministry of External Affairs official spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal announced the commencement of the 10th Indian Ocean Dialogue under the theme "Indian Ocean Region in a Transforming World", with India serving as Chair of IORA for 2025-27.

Jaiswal said the talks focused on maritime security.

In a post on X, he said, "The 10th Indian Ocean Dialogue commenced today in New Delhi under the theme "Indian Ocean Region in a Transforming World", with India serving as Chair of IORA for 2025-27. The inaugural session featured a keynote address by Minister for Ports, Shipping & Waterways of India Shri Sarbananda Sonowal, special addresses by Minister of Foreign Affairs, Regional Integration and international Trade of Mauritius Mr. Dhananjay Ramful and Minister of State of Yemen, Mr. Waleed Mohammed Al Qadimi."

"Discussions focused on maritime security, blue economy, climate resilience, connectivity and regional cooperation across the Indian Ocean Region, in line with India's Chairship theme: "Innovation, Openness, Resilience & Adaptability in the Indian Ocean Region"," he added.

The IOD is a 1.5 Track initiative of IORA, encouraging an open and free-flowing dialogue among representatives from academics, think tanks, policy makers, government officials and business experts of Member States and Dialogue Partners. This initiative started in 2014 and is being voluntarily hosted by Member States, as per the official website of IORA.

The first Indian Ocean Dialogue (IOD) was organised in Kochi, India, on 5-7 September 2014 by the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India, jointly with Observer Research Foundation. The "Kochi Consensus" was issued as the main outcome of the event.

The participants discussed six broad themes: the geopolitical contours of the Indian Ocean Region (IOR), maritime security challenges, strengthening regional institutions, information sharing, cooperation in disaster relief and management and economic cooperation.

- ANI

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Priya S
The theme "Innovation, Openness, Resilience & Adaptability" is timely given geopolitical tensions in the region. Glad to see India taking leadership on maritime issues, but we need to ensure small island nations also benefit from this dialogue.
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Vikram M
Good initiative. The Indian Ocean has always been our backyard, and now with China's increasing presence, we need to be proactive. But I hope the focus remains on economic cooperation rather than just security postures.
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Ananya R
Remember the first dialogue in Kochi back in 2014! It's heartening to see how this platform has evolved. Climate resilience and connectivity are crucial for the region. Let's hope India's chairmanship brings concrete outcomes for coastal communities.
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Rohit P
Maritime security is important, but I'm more interested in the blue economy angle. Our fishermen need better protection and sustainable practices. Let's see if this dialogue considers ground-level issues too. 🐟
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Kavya N
Critical timing as global power dynamics shift. India leading IORA for 2025-27 is a big responsibility. The themes are comprehensive - hope we see tangible progress on disaster relief cooperation and information sharing. One concern: we need more transparency about outcomes.
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Siddharth J
Kochi Consensus was a landmark. Now with India as chair,

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