Maritime safety and security is of primordial importance to Indian Ocean Region: Secretary-General
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Why in news
Secretary-General Sanjiv Ranjan stated that India's upcoming chairmanship of the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) will prioritize maritime security and address West Asian war-related challenges.
Background
India is set to chair the 23-nation Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) next year. The focus will include maritime security, regional violence, and the blockades of the Hormuz Strait by Iran and the U.S.
Facts for Prelims
- BodyIORA: A 23-nation maritime organization of which India will chair the next session.
- PlaceHormuz Strait: A key maritime passage subject to blockades by Iran and the U.S.
- FactIORA membership consists of 23 nations.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the significance of the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) in ensuring maritime security and regional stability in the Indian Ocean Region.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Geopolitical friction: Impact of West Asian conflicts on maritime trade routes and Hormuz Strait accessibility
- Multilateral cooperation: India's role in coordinating maritime security among 23 member nations
- Strategic autonomy: Balancing security interests amidst U.S. and Iranian naval presence in the region
Keywords: Maritime Security · Geopolitics · Strategic Autonomy · Multilateralism · Trade Routes
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