New Delhi [India], February 26: Over the past decade, the Indian Navy and India's maritime philosophy have undergone one of the most significant strategic evolutions in the nation's modern diplomatic history. From an IOR centric focus in 2015 with the vision SAGAR to the broader, global outl
The Defence Minister was addressing Navy Chiefs and Heads of Delegations from 74 countries during the inaugural ceremony of Exercise MILAN at Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh on February 19.
India and Seychelles on Monday adopted a comprehensive Joint Vision for Sustainability, Economic Growth and Security through Enhanced Linkages (SESEL), underscoring the Indian Ocean island nation's role as a key pillar in India's MAHASAGAR (Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and G
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday called upon Seychelles President Patrick Herminie and appreciated the President's support to vision MAHASAGAR.
According to a post on X by the Ministry of External Affairs, during his engagements in Chennai and Mumbai, Herminie met key stakeholders across sectors, including governance, industry, coastal management, and health, to strengthen bilateral cooperation between the two countries.
Key areas of focus for maritime trade include enhancing partnerships in ports and logistics, strengthening collaboration in renewable energy and skills development, and leveraging historical connections and cultural exchanges through people-to-people ties.
The mega event will mark a key step in operationalising Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of MAHASAGAR, while highlighting India's indigenous naval capabilities and its commitment to being a Preferred Security Partner across regions.
The Indian Navy's First Training Squadron (1TS) undertook a three-day port call at Belawan, Indonesia, enhancing maritime engagement with a fellow Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS) member nation and furthering the vision of MAHASAGAR.
The engagements included professional interactions, cultural exchanges, training visits and friendly sports meets, fostering mutual understanding and strengthening the bridges of friendship between the nations.