When discussing our maritime interest, India should also think about Pacific Ocean: EAM Jaishankar
2 years, 6 months ago

When discussing our maritime interest, India should also think about Pacific Ocean: EAM Jaishankar

The Hindu  

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on September 4 said talking about the Indian Ocean and not the Pacific Ocean when discussing India's maritime interest shows a limitation of thinking, and India should go beyond this historical line of thinking. This is the limitation of our thinking that we talk about the Indian Ocean whenever we talk about maritime interest," Mr. Jaishankar said. He also quoted a line from his book which says "Engage America, manage China, cultivate Europe, reassure Russia, bring in Japan,", and said that "this is 'Sabka Saath and Sabka Vishwas' in Indian foreign policy." Talking about China, Mr. Jaishankar said it is India's "super neighbour" and there is a lesson to learn from its progress and its impact on India and its interests.

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Indian Ocean: Stakes, challenges, and the way forward
1 week, 2 days ago

Indian Ocean: Stakes, challenges, and the way forward

Hindustan Times  

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Nations across Indian Ocean should work together: Jaishankar
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Nations across Indian Ocean should work together: Jaishankar

Hindustan Times  

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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Reconverting the ‘IOR pond’ into India’s traditional sphere of influence

Firstpost  

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How maritime trade has become a tool of diplomacy and deterrence
3 months, 4 weeks ago

How maritime trade has become a tool of diplomacy and deterrence

Firstpost  

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Representatives from 25 Indian Ocean nations discuss security, economic growth and cooperation
1 year, 10 months ago

Representatives from 25 Indian Ocean nations discuss security, economic growth and cooperation

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Representatives from 25 Indian Ocean …

India’s aircraft carriers key to Indo-Pacific strategy
2 years, 1 month ago

India’s aircraft carriers key to Indo-Pacific strategy

Associated Press  

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India determined to protect legitimate rights in its territorial waters: Rajnath Singh
3 years, 5 months ago

India determined to protect legitimate rights in its territorial waters: Rajnath Singh

The Hindu  

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Darshana M. Baruah
3 years, 9 months ago

Darshana M. Baruah

The Diplomat  

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India seeks naval edge as China penetrates Indian Ocean
4 years, 6 months ago

India seeks naval edge as China penetrates Indian Ocean

Live Mint  

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5 years, 10 months ago

All out at sea: on India’s engagements in the Indian Ocean

The Hindu  

India is setting a high tempo of naval operations in Asia. In recent weeks, a series of bilateral exercises with regional navies in the Indian Ocean have demonstrated the Indian Navy’s resolve to preserve operational leverage in India’s near seas. As some see it, Djibouti portends a future where China would control key nodes skirting important shipping lanes in the …

Sushma Swaraj stresses need for peace and stability in Indian Ocean
6 years, 7 months ago

Sushma Swaraj stresses need for peace and stability in Indian Ocean

India TV News  

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Monday emphasised on the economic importance of the Indian Ocean and said nurturing a climate of peace and stability in this region is an important priority for India's foreign policy. This region is host to the world’s busiest waterways and three-quarters of that traffic is headed for destinations beyond our region," Swaraj said while …

Indian Ocean Conference: Sushma Swaraj calls for peaceful maritime trade between littoral nations
7 years, 7 months ago

Indian Ocean Conference: Sushma Swaraj calls for peaceful maritime trade between littoral nations

Firstpost  

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India’s Emerging Indian Ocean Strategy
9 years, 2 months ago

India’s Emerging Indian Ocean Strategy

The Diplomat  

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Mr. Modi’s ocean view
10 years ago

Mr. Modi’s ocean view

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has used >his visits to Seychelles and Mauritius — besides Sri Lanka — to enunciate a proactive vision of India’s interests and responsibilities in this sensitive region. “We seek a future for Indian Ocean that lives up to the name of SAGAR — Security and Growth for All in the Region,” Mr. Modi said, l >aunching …

Modi’s Mission Abroad: Make the Indian Ocean, India’s Ocean
10 years ago

Modi’s Mission Abroad: Make the Indian Ocean, India’s Ocean

The Quint  

The perception that the Indian Ocean is India’s “backyard” may result in clashes, Chinese military officials and experts have reportedly cautioned according to media reports. Chinese navy’s presence in the Indian Ocean comes in the backdrop of the release of a White Paper published by the People’s Liberation Army, outlining a new military strategy enhancing its navy’s duties for the …

Strong ties with Indian Ocean countries vital for India: Modi
10 years ago

Strong ties with Indian Ocean countries vital for India: Modi

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said India attaches “paramount importance” to strengthening relations with countries in the Indian Ocean region, which is vital for its security and progress. He expressed confidence that his visits to all the three countries will reinvigorate India’s relations with them in this all-important region “we call home-the Indian Ocean”. “My visit to the three …

China details Indian Ocean strategy and interests
11 years, 9 months ago

China details Indian Ocean strategy and interests

The Hindu  

China has, for the first time, attempted to spell out its strategy — and plans — to secure its interests in the Indian Ocean in its first “blue book” on the region, released here on Saturday. The 350-page book’s introduction says candidly that China “has no Indian Ocean strategy,” while India has put forward its own “Look East” policy and …

A vision for the Indian Ocean
13 years, 5 months ago

A vision for the Indian Ocean

The Hindu  

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