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In 2020, India and Australia decided on a Shared Vision for Maritime Cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region
The 6th India-Australia Maritime Security Dialogue held in Canberra on August 13, 2024, provided both sides an opportunity to discuss greater cooperation in maritime security in the Indian Ocean Region in line with their shared vision as Comprehensive Strategic Partners.
Senior officials from India and Australia also discussed cooperation in maritime ecology under the Indo-Pacific Ocean Initiative (IPOI).
According to information shared by India's Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), the two sides conferred on "ways to sustain a safe and secure maritime environment conducive for inclusive growth and global well being".
They exchanged views on various topics of mutual interest, including the maritime security environment in the Indo-Pacific region, maritime domain awareness, Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) coordination, regional and multilateral engagements and sustainable use of marine resources. This included cooperation in Search and Rescue (SAR), pollution response, blue economy and Port State control.
They discussed ways and means of further strengthening their bilateral cooperation in these areas. They also conferred on the way ahead for collaboration in the maritime ecology pillar of the Indo-Pacific Ocean Initiative (IPOI), the MEA said.
The Indian delegation was led by Muanpuii Saiawi, Joint Secretary, Disarmament & International Security Affairs, Ministry of External Affairs and the Australian delegation was led by Sarah Storey, First Assistant Secretary, South Asia & Central Asia Division, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade and Bernard Philip, First Assistant Secretary, International Policy, Department of Defence.
It was agreed to hold the next round of the dialogue on a mutually convenient date in New Delhi.
Shared Vision for Maritime Cooperation
In June 2020, India and Australia decided on a Shared Vision for Maritime Cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region to harness opportunities and meet challenges together as Comprehensive Strategic Partners. In this context, they reiterated their commitment to promoting peace, security, stability, and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region, which is vital for the world.
According to the joint declaration in this regard, India and Australia decided to deepen navy-to-navy cooperation and strengthen maritime domain awareness in the Indo-Pacific region through enhanced exchange of information. Both countries will also work to enhance civil maritime cooperation between law enforcement agencies and coast guard cooperation.
Moreover, the two sides committed themselves to protecting the Indo-Pacific marine environment and reducing the impact of marine pollution, particularly plastics, and climate change.
India has also been active with its East Asian partners when it comes to maritime security. The Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative (IPOI) was announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the 14th East Asia Summit in Bangkok on November 4, 2019.
The Sixth East Asia Summit (EAS) Conference on Maritime Security Cooperation, held in Mumbai on July 4-5, 2024, held wide-ranging discussions aimed at promoting cooperation in the Indo-Pacific. The conference was organised by the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India, in partnership with Governments of Australia and Indonesia.
Senior officials from India and Australia also discussed cooperation in maritime ecology under the Indo-Pacific Ocean Initiative (IPOI).
According to information shared by India's Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), the two sides conferred on "ways to sustain a safe and secure maritime environment conducive for inclusive growth and global well being".
They exchanged views on various topics of mutual interest, including the maritime security environment in the Indo-Pacific region, maritime domain awareness, Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) coordination, regional and multilateral engagements and sustainable use of marine resources. This included cooperation in Search and Rescue (SAR), pollution response, blue economy and Port State control.
They discussed ways and means of further strengthening their bilateral cooperation in these areas. They also conferred on the way ahead for collaboration in the maritime ecology pillar of the Indo-Pacific Ocean Initiative (IPOI), the MEA said.
The Indian delegation was led by Muanpuii Saiawi, Joint Secretary, Disarmament & International Security Affairs, Ministry of External Affairs and the Australian delegation was led by Sarah Storey, First Assistant Secretary, South Asia & Central Asia Division, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade and Bernard Philip, First Assistant Secretary, International Policy, Department of Defence.
It was agreed to hold the next round of the dialogue on a mutually convenient date in New Delhi.
Shared Vision for Maritime Cooperation
In June 2020, India and Australia decided on a Shared Vision for Maritime Cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region to harness opportunities and meet challenges together as Comprehensive Strategic Partners. In this context, they reiterated their commitment to promoting peace, security, stability, and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region, which is vital for the world.
According to the joint declaration in this regard, India and Australia decided to deepen navy-to-navy cooperation and strengthen maritime domain awareness in the Indo-Pacific region through enhanced exchange of information. Both countries will also work to enhance civil maritime cooperation between law enforcement agencies and coast guard cooperation.
Moreover, the two sides committed themselves to protecting the Indo-Pacific marine environment and reducing the impact of marine pollution, particularly plastics, and climate change.
India has also been active with its East Asian partners when it comes to maritime security. The Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative (IPOI) was announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the 14th East Asia Summit in Bangkok on November 4, 2019.
The Sixth East Asia Summit (EAS) Conference on Maritime Security Cooperation, held in Mumbai on July 4-5, 2024, held wide-ranging discussions aimed at promoting cooperation in the Indo-Pacific. The conference was organised by the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India, in partnership with Governments of Australia and Indonesia.
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