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At 5th Indian Ocean conference, focus on global power axis in region
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
Abu Dhabi [UAE] December 5 (ANI): The Fifth Indian Ocean held in Abu Dhabi focuses on the global power axis and the importance of the Indo-Pacific in the international system.
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Consequences of China's growing capabilities are particularly profound, sa
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Abu Dhabi [UAE], December 5 (ANI): External Affairs Minister (EAM), S Jaishankar while addressing the 5th Indian Ocean Conference (IOC) 2021 emphasized a number of significant geopolitical issues including the emergence of China and caution in the US power projection.
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Pledges made at COP-26 were progressive, need to assess if enough being do
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Abu Dhabi [UAE], December 4 (ANI): Emphasising that the pledges made at 26 sessions of the Conference of Parties (COP-26) recently were progressive, Maldives Vice President Faisal Naseem said there is a need to assess if the world is doing enough to save the small island nations from the cli
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Developments amid COVID have direct bearing on Indian Ocean region: Jaisha
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Abu Dhabi [UAE], December 4 (ANI): Underlining the recent trends that have influenced the Indian Ocean region, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday explained the changing nature of American strategic postures and the rise of China.
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Sri Lankan Prez urges world to support vaccination drive of less wealthy n
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Abu Dhabi [UAE], December 4 (ANI): Underlining the threat posed by the new COVID-19 variant Omicron, Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa on Saturday called upon nations that have the wherewithal to support the vaccination drive of less wealthy countries more effectively.
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Indian Navy closely watching Chinese activities, capable of defending nati
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New Delhi [India], December 3 (ANI): Asserting that the Indian Navy keeps a close watch on the Chinese Navy activities in the Indian Ocean Region, Navy chief Admiral R Hari Kumar on Friday said the maritime force was fully capable of defending national interests in the maritime domain. Read More
India, Maldives, Sri Lanka hold Colombo Security Conclave to enhance marit
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New Delhi [India], November 28 (ANI): The ships and aircraft of the Indian Navy participated in Colombo Security Conclave (CSC) Focused Operation to enhance maritime security in the Indian Ocean region, along with Sri Lanka and the Maldives, a government release said on Sunday.
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Maldives Defence Minister arrives in Kochi; visit to boost bilateral ties
Updated : 4 years, 4 months ago IST
Kochi (Kerala) [India], November 23 ( ANI): Maldives Defence Minister, Mariya Ahmed Didi arrived at Kochi on Tuesday on a six-day visit to India which aims at boosting ties between the two countries.
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India participated in 21st IORA Annual Council of Ministers' meeting virtu
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New Delhi [India], November 17 (ANI): India virtually participated in the 21st Annual Council of Ministers (COM) meeting of the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) on Wednesday led by the Minister of State External Affairs (MoS), Dr Rajkumar Ranjan Singh.
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Bangladesh calls for inclusive Indian Ocean without any unilateral dominan
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Dhaka [Bangladesh], November 14 (ANI): Bangladesh on Sunday called for an open, free, peaceful and inclusive Indian Ocean instead of any single country's dominance ahead of the upcoming Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) Council of Ministers' (COM) meeting on November 17.
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IOR to face complicated security situation with increasing threats from te
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Panaji (Goa) [India], November 8 (ANI): Citing a set of maritime challenges including increased militarization and terrorist activities, Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla said that the Indian Ocean Region will face an increasingly complicated, rapidly evolving, and more demanding secu
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India should focus on 'SAGAR' to foster maritime ties, convince neighbours
Updated : 4 years, 5 months ago IST
Guwahati (Assam) [India], October 23 (ANI): Amid efforts by China to increase its footprint in the Indian Ocean, Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Bipin Rawat said that India should focus on Security and Growth for All in the Region (SAGAR) initiative to foster its relations with its mari
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