Articles for Indian Ocean Region

Maldives key partner for India in Indian Ocean region: External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar
4 months, 1 week ago

Maldives key partner for India in Indian Ocean region: External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar

The Hindu  

The Maldives is a key partner for India in the Indian Ocean region and the two nations aspire to turn their cooperation into a modern partnership, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said on Sunday. “India has partnered with the government of Maldives on the Addu Reclamation and Shore Protection project to find a sustainable way to develop it as a …

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South Korea’s evolving Indian Ocean Region policy
4 months, 3 weeks ago

South Korea’s evolving Indian Ocean Region policy

Hindustan Times  

South Korea’s Indo-Pacific strategy, released in December 2022, highlights the country’s willingness to engage with the Indo-Pacific concept, shedding the ambiguity of the earlier stance under president Yoon Suk Yeol’s predecessor. This policy step-up recognises emerging geopolitical trends that require South Korea to engage with new territories previously overlooked in its strategic radar, such as the Indian Ocean Region. President …

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South Korea’s evolving Indian Ocean Region policy
4 months, 3 weeks ago

South Korea’s evolving Indian Ocean Region policy

Hindustan Times  

South Korea’s Indo-Pacific strategy, released in December 2022, highlights the country’s willingness to engage with the Indo-Pacific concept, shedding the ambiguity of the earlier stance under president Yoon Suk Yeol’s predecessor. This policy step-up recognises emerging geopolitical trends that require South Korea to engage with new territories previously overlooked in its strategic radar, such as the Indian Ocean Region. The …

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Improved Iran And Sri Lanka Relations To Benefit Indian Ocean Region: President Ebrahim Raisi
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Improved Iran And Sri Lanka Relations To Benefit Indian Ocean Region: President Ebrahim Raisi

ABP News  

Colombo: Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has said that the improved relations with Sri Lanka would benefit the two countries and the Indian Ocean region, media reports said on Thursday. “The improved relations between Iran and Sri Lanka in various fields would benefit the two countries and the Indian Ocean region. Meanwhile, a statement from the Sri Lankan President’s media division …

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India is a top-tier security partner, says Australia’s new national defence strategy
8 months ago

India is a top-tier security partner, says Australia’s new national defence strategy

The Hindu  

India is a top-tier security partner for Australia, stated its new National Defence Strategy 2024 released last week and through the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between Australia and India, the government is continuing to prioritise practical and tangible cooperation that directly contributes to Indo-Pacific stability. The government will continue to seek opportunities with India to drive practical bilateral and multilateral cooperation, …

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Indian Navy safely escorted 3,440 ships and 25,000 crew in anti-piracy patrols since 2008: Centre
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Indian Navy safely escorted 3,440 ships and 25,000 crew in anti-piracy patrols since 2008: Centre

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The Indian Navy's regular deployment of its maritime assets has helped ensure the safe passage of merchant and fishing vessels facing threats of piracy. Ajay Bhatt, Minister of State for Defence, on Tuesday informed the Lok Sabha, "Since 2008, the Indian Navy has deployed units in the Gulf of Aden and east coast of Africa towards anti-piracy patrols. …

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Key naval meeting to focus on Indian Ocean Region security
1 year ago

Key naval meeting to focus on Indian Ocean Region security

Hindustan Times  

The naval chiefs of several countries with stakes in the strategic Indian Ocean region will on Tuesday kick off a key conclave in Thailand where they will discuss ways to step up maritime cooperation, address challenges in the vast expanse and strengthen its security architecture, officials aware of the matter said on Monday. The four-day Indian Ocean Naval Symposium in …

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Rafale Jets Carry Out Long-Range Mission In Indian Ocean Region
1 year, 6 months ago

Rafale Jets Carry Out Long-Range Mission In Indian Ocean Region

Deccan Chronicle  

NEW DELHI: Four Rafale fighter aircraft of the Indian Air Force carried out a "strategic" mission over the Indian Ocean region for over six hours, in a significant demonstration of their long-range combat capabilities, people familiar with the operation said on Wednesday. The jets took off from the Hasimara Air Force station in the eastern sector, carried out the mission …

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Rafale jets carry out long-range mission in Indian Ocean Region
1 year, 6 months ago

Rafale jets carry out long-range mission in Indian Ocean Region

The Hindu  

Four Rafale fighter aircraft of the Indian Air Force carried out a "strategic" mission over the Indian Ocean region for over six hours, in a significant demonstration of their long-range combat capabilities, people familiar with the operation said on May 31. The Indian Air Force carried out the mission at a time China has been ramping up its presence in …

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4 Rafale jets conduct long-range mission in Indian Ocean Region
1 year, 6 months ago

4 Rafale jets conduct long-range mission in Indian Ocean Region

India Today  

Four Rafale fighter aircraft of the Indian Air Force carried out a "strategic" mission over the Indian Ocean region for over six hours, in a significant demonstration of their long-range combat capabilities, people familiar with the operation said on Wednesday. The IAF carried out the mission at a time when China has been ramping up its presence in the Indian …

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How 'cyclones' are named in Indian Ocean region? READ DETAILS HERE
1 year, 7 months ago

How 'cyclones' are named in Indian Ocean region? READ DETAILS HERE

India TV News  

Cyclone update : Cyclone Mocha, the latest tropical storm brewing in the Bay of Bengal, has been making headlines across India. Eight countries in the region- Bangladesh, India, Maldives, Myanmar, Oman, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Thailand- all contributed a set of names, which are assigned sequentially whenever a cyclonic storm develops. Cyclone Mocha, for example, is one of the names …

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China wants to reduce India's influence in Indian Ocean region, say papers submitted at DGPs' meet
1 year, 11 months ago

China wants to reduce India's influence in Indian Ocean region, say papers submitted at DGPs' meet

The Hindu  

Chinese activities and influence in India’s extended neighbourhood have grown increasingly with the sole purpose of keeping New Delhi constrained and occupied in facing the resultant challenges, according to papers submitted at a key security meeting in New Delhi. The papers presented by Indian Police Service officers at the just concluded conference of DGPs and IGPs submit that by providing …

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How China is pushing into Indian Ocean Region through its 'Global Security Initiative'
2 years ago

How China is pushing into Indian Ocean Region through its 'Global Security Initiative'

Firstpost  

GSI includes the implementation of four major initiatives: the Belt and Road Initiative, the Health Silk Road, the Digital Silk Road, and the Global Development Initiative. These initiatives demonstrate China’s efforts to increase its presence and influence in the IOR and around the world The Chinese People’s Liberation Army Navy recently held an online forum for the heads of international …

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Chinese Spy Ship Yuan Wang 5 Back in Indian Ocean as Beijing Mapping Seabed for Submarine Operations
2 years ago

Chinese Spy Ship Yuan Wang 5 Back in Indian Ocean as Beijing Mapping Seabed for Submarine Operations

News 18  

Chinese spy ship Yuan Wang 5 entered the Indian Ocean Region on December 5 and exited Sahul Banks, in north-west of Australia, on December 12 to track Chinese space activity, a report has claimed. Yuan Wang 5 is now heading towards Sanya Port on Hainan Island, which has China ballistic missile nuclear submarine base, and is mapping Sunda and Lombok …

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Chinese spy ship Yuan Wang-5 leaves Indian Ocean Region, Indian Navy kept tight vigil
2 years ago

Chinese spy ship Yuan Wang-5 leaves Indian Ocean Region, Indian Navy kept tight vigil

Firstpost  

The vessel, known to be fitted with tracking and surveillance devices, had entered the Indian Ocean Region through the Sunda straits. The ship had docked at Hambantota in Sri Lanka in August after being initially told to defer the visit New Delhi: The Chinese scientific research vessel Yuan Wang-5, which had entered Indian Ocean Region a few days back, has …

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Chinese 'spy' ship 'Yuan Wang 5', which entered Indian Ocean region few days ago, leaves
2 years ago

Chinese 'spy' ship 'Yuan Wang 5', which entered Indian Ocean region few days ago, leaves

India TV News  

Chinese ship in Indian ocean: A chinese scientific research vessel Yang Wang-5 which had entered Indian Ocean Region a few days back has now moved out of the area. Chinese spy ship 'Yuan Wang 5', known to be fitted with various tracking and surveillance devices, had entered the Indian Ocean Region, ahead of a plan by India for a likely …

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We Keep a Close Watch on Chinese Ships in Indian Ocean Region, Says Navy Chief Admiral Hari Kumar
2 years ago

We Keep a Close Watch on Chinese Ships in Indian Ocean Region, Says Navy Chief Admiral Hari Kumar

News 18  

India keeps a close watch on various Chinese military and research vessels in the Indian Ocean Region, Chief of Naval Staff Admiral R Hari Kumar said on Saturday. Addressing a press conference ahead of Navy Day, he said Chinese ships including those under the People’s Liberation Army Navy, research and fishing vessels operate in the IOR. A large number of …

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Keeping eye on China spy ships in Indian Ocean region: Navy
2 years ago

Keeping eye on China spy ships in Indian Ocean region: Navy

Deccan Chronicle  

NEW DELHI: Navy Chief Admiral R. Hari Kumar on Saturday said that India keeps track of the Chinese spy and fishing vessels operating in the Indian Ocean region so that they do not indulge in any illegal activities in the Indian maritime zone. Addressing a press conference a day ahead of Navy Day, Adm Kumar said that the proposal for …

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China holds first Indian Ocean Region meet with 19 countries without India
2 years ago

China holds first Indian Ocean Region meet with 19 countries without India

India Today  

China held a meeting this week with 19 countries from the Indian Ocean region in which India was conspicuously absent. The China International Development Cooperation Agency, an organisation connected with the Chinese Foreign Ministry held a meeting of the China-Indian Ocean Region Forum on Development Cooperation on November 21, in which 19 countries took part, according to a press release …

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India and Australia have common interest in Indian Ocean region: Australian Navy
2 years, 1 month ago

India and Australia have common interest in Indian Ocean region: Australian Navy

Live Mint  

Australia is increasing its military cooperation with India and both countries have common interests in the Indian Ocean region, which is an important area for Australia, Rear Admiral Jonathan Earley, Commander of the Australian Fleet said on Tuesday. It is one of Australia's key regional maritime engagements and under it, the Navy of the country is visiting 14 countries in …

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Top US General Hails India as 'Indispensable Partner' for Stability in South Asia, Indian Ocean Region
2 years, 2 months ago

Top US General Hails India as 'Indispensable Partner' for Stability in South Asia, Indian Ocean Region

News 18  

A top US general said India was an “indispensable partner” for stability in South Asia and the greater Indian Ocean Region, as a joint exercise between the two countries came to an end on Thursday. “India is an indispensable partner and leader in advancing stability and security throughout South Asia and the greater Indian Ocean Region,” said Major General Christopher …

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Curious Case of Yuan Wang 5: India Must Be Prepared For Growing Chinese Footprints in Indian Ocean Region
2 years, 3 months ago

Curious Case of Yuan Wang 5: India Must Be Prepared For Growing Chinese Footprints in Indian Ocean Region

News 18  

Narrative setting is an important component of strategy and international relations. This piece is regarding Chinese surveillance ship Yuan Wang 5 that was berthed at Sri Lanka’s Hambantota port. China has always been wary and concerned about India’s advantage in the Indian Ocean Region, as most of the former’s supplies are routed through this region passing via the narrow Malacca …

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How global warming brings Indian Ocean Region together
3 years ago

How global warming brings Indian Ocean Region together

Firstpost  

The Indian Ocean Region is one of the world’s most important arenas of geopolitical contest, but now global warming is forcing critical compromise Strategic contestation has always been the history and destiny of the countries of the Indian Ocean Region. But the Indian Ocean Region does more than worry about nuclear-tipped submarines and naval bases in its midst these days. …

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Keeping Close Watch on Chinese Ships in Indian Ocean Region, 170 Ships Not Final Goalpost: New Navy Chief
3 years ago

Keeping Close Watch on Chinese Ships in Indian Ocean Region, 170 Ships Not Final Goalpost: New Navy Chief

News 18  

The Indian Navy continues to remain on high alert since tension broke out at the Line of Actual Control in eastern Ladakh between India and China last year, and is keeping a close watch on Chinese ships deployed in Indian Ocean Region, said navy chief Admiral R Hari Kumar on Friday. Admiral Kumar further said the Chinese navy had been …

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