India and the Maldives began the 14th Joint Military Exercise EKUVERIN in Thiruvananthapuram to strengthen cooperation and improve counter-terrorism and counter-insurgency skills. The two-week drill includes shared training, tactical planning and interoperability to support regional peace
National Security Adviser Ajit Doval described the global security environment as "challenging" and urged countries of the Indian Ocean region to work together to ensure the "safety, security and stability" of the maritime domain.
Radhakrishnan said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of MAHASAGAR--Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth across Regions--reflects India's shared commitment to a free, open and secure Indian Ocean.
Kenya Navy Commander Major General Paul Owuor Otieno visited India, where he was received by Navy Chief Adm Dinesh K Tripathi with a Guard of Honour. Talks covered maritime cooperation, training, hydrography, and Exercise AIKEYME, strengthening India-Kenya naval ties and promoting peace in t
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, during talks with his Maldivian counterpart, emphasised the importance of India-Maldives relations, highlighting shared historical and cultural ties, strategic cooperation in the Indian Ocean, and India's continued support for the Maldives' development and def