Minister of External Affairs Jaishankar urges concerted efforts to realize the Indian Ocean region's development and security goals.
At the opening of the 8th Indian Ocean Conference in Muscat, Mr. Jaishankar spoke about "Voyage to New Horizons of Maritime Partnership."
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar declared Sunday, February 16, 2025, that the Indian Ocean is a true global lifeline and urged the nations in the region to support one another, complement one another's strengths, and coordinate their policies to meet the region's development, connectivity, maritime, and security goals.
At the opening of the 8th Indian Ocean Conference in Muscat, Mr. Jaishankar spoke about "Voyage to New Horizons of Maritime Partnership." "The Indian Ocean truly serves as a lifeline for the entire world. Its creation, consumption, contribution, and interconnectedness are essential to how the modern world functions," he stated.
"The greatest way for us to explore new vistas is as a well-coordinated armada of the Indian Ocean. It makes sense that our group be different in terms of geography, history, politics, development, and culture. However, our shared commitment to the welfare of the Indian Ocean region is what binds us together," he stated.
We look for stability and security as the standard at a time of unpredictability and volatility. Beyond that, though, there are goals and objectives we work to fulfill. When we support one another, complement our capabilities, and coordinate our policies, they will be easier to reach," he continued.
According to Mr. Jaishankar, there is a lot of upheaval in world politics right now.
"This churn is at its most acute right now at both ends of the ocean. There is a major conflict going on in the Middle East and West Asia that could become worse and become more complicated, Mr. Jaishankar stated.
Meanwhile, long-standing problems are being reexamined, often in a completely new way. Its marine effects are evident in the significant interruption of international shipping, which has a significant financial impact on our countries. As well as the alliances pertinent to that work, there are questions that come up from our capacity and readiness to respond," he stated.
According to the minister, there have been more intense disputes and deeper tensions in the Indo-Pacific region.
According to Mr. Jaishankar, the Indian Ocean countries experience resource scarcity and economic challenges, just like other regions of the Global South.
A lot of them are having trouble achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. Debt is a major issue in many situations. According to him, some of that results from the strains of the global economy, while in other situations, it's due to reckless borrowing and unprofitable ventures.
Restoring connectivity in the area following decades of colonial-era disruption is another prevalent problem, he said.
"To make this a truly shared endeavour, it is vital to ensure that connectivity initiatives are consultative and transparent, not unilateral and opaque," he stated.
The difficulties the Indian Ocean governments have in keeping an eye on their Exclusive Economic Zones and protecting their fishing interests are still another major worry. They are also susceptible to the threat of terrorism and many forms of unlawful trafficking. Every one of these aspects—and undoubtedly their combined effect—has significant maritime implications, Mr. Jaishankar stated.
"Our journey to new horizons must necessarily focus on addressing these challenges," he stated.
According to him, India is supporting these joint efforts by quickly enhancing its own capacities, establishing alliances with neighbors in the Indian Ocean, taking on obligations, stepping up when necessary, and exercising leadership when called upon.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar declared Sunday, February 16, 2025, that the Indian Ocean is a true global lifeline and urged the nations in the region to support one another, complement one another's strengths, and coordinate their policies to meet the region's development, connectivity, maritime, and security goals.
At the opening of the 8th Indian Ocean Conference in Muscat, Mr. Jaishankar spoke about "Voyage to New Horizons of Maritime Partnership." "The Indian Ocean truly serves as a lifeline for the entire world. Its creation, consumption, contribution, and interconnectedness are essential to how the modern world functions," he stated.
"The greatest way for us to explore new vistas is as a well-coordinated armada of the Indian Ocean. It makes sense that our group be different in terms of geography, history, politics, development, and culture. However, our shared commitment to the welfare of the Indian Ocean region is what binds us together," he stated.
We look for stability and security as the standard at a time of unpredictability and volatility. Beyond that, though, there are goals and objectives we work to fulfill. When we support one another, complement our capabilities, and coordinate our policies, they will be easier to reach," he continued.
According to Mr. Jaishankar, there is a lot of upheaval in world politics right now.
"This churn is at its most acute right now at both ends of the ocean. There is a major conflict going on in the Middle East and West Asia that could become worse and become more complicated, Mr. Jaishankar stated.
Meanwhile, long-standing problems are being reexamined, often in a completely new way. Its marine effects are evident in the significant interruption of international shipping, which has a significant financial impact on our countries. As well as the alliances pertinent to that work, there are questions that come up from our capacity and readiness to respond," he stated.
According to the minister, there have been more intense disputes and deeper tensions in the Indo-Pacific region.
According to Mr. Jaishankar, the Indian Ocean countries experience resource scarcity and economic challenges, just like other regions of the Global South.
A lot of them are having trouble achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. Debt is a major issue in many situations. According to him, some of that results from the strains of the global economy, while in other situations, it's due to reckless borrowing and unprofitable ventures.
Restoring connectivity in the area following decades of colonial-era disruption is another prevalent problem, he said.
"To make this a truly shared endeavour, it is vital to ensure that connectivity initiatives are consultative and transparent, not unilateral and opaque," he stated.
The difficulties the Indian Ocean governments have in keeping an eye on their Exclusive Economic Zones and protecting their fishing interests are still another major worry. They are also susceptible to the threat of terrorism and many forms of unlawful trafficking. Every one of these aspects—and undoubtedly their combined effect—has significant maritime implications, Mr. Jaishankar stated.
"Our journey to new horizons must necessarily focus on addressing these challenges," he stated.
According to him, India is supporting these joint efforts by quickly enhancing its own capacities, establishing alliances with neighbors in the Indian Ocean, taking on obligations, stepping up when necessary, and exercising leadership when called upon.
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