The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has announced the commencement of the 6th East Asia Summit (EAS) Conference on Maritime Security Cooperation in Mumbai. This conference is a joint effort co-chaired by India, Australia, and Indonesia, in collaboration with the Observer Research Foundation (ORF) and the National Maritime Foundation (NMF). Its primary goal is to strengthen cooperation across the Indo-Pacific region.
Secy (East) Jaideep Mazumdar inaugurated the conference on Thursday, highlighting its crucial role in advancing the EAS Plan of Action. Government officials, along with experts from leading think tanks and academia across EAS countries, have gathered for a series of sessions focused on enhancing maritime security.
“The conference aims to promote cooperation in the Indo-Pacific and support the implementation of the EAS Plan of Action. Government officials and experts from think tanks & academia from EAS countries are discussing six key themes related to maritime security” said MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal in a statement.
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Participants at the conference are addressing critical issues such as maritime domain awareness, capacity building, and joint exercises among regional navies. Representatives from the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade of Australia, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Indonesia, and various international organizations are actively involved, underscoring the conference’s importance in shaping regional security architecture.
Mumbai, renowned for its maritime heritage and strategic significance, serves as the host city, providing an ideal platform for constructive dialogue and collaborative initiatives aimed at safeguarding maritime interests across EAS member states.
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