Indian Navy Hosts Third Mahasagar Summit for Maritime Security
| Why in News | Key Points |
|---|---|
| Indian Navy hosts the 3rd edition of Mahasagar summit | Mahasagar summit is a bi-annual event hosted by the Indian Navy. |
| Theme of the 3rd Mahasagar summit | "Training Cooperation to Mitigate Common Maritime Security Challenges in the IOR." |
| Countries Participating in the summit | Bangladesh, Comoros, Kenya, Madagascar, Maldives, Mauritius, Mozambique, Seychelles, Sri Lanka, Tanzania. |
| Year of Mahasagar Launch | Launched in 2003. |
| Frequency of Mahasagar summit | Held bi-annually. |
| Key Leader | Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi, Chief of the Naval Staff, India. |
| Main Discussion Focus | Training cooperation among IOR nations to address shared maritime security challenges. |
| Indian Navy's Role | Leading maritime security initiatives in the IOR region. |
| Indian Ocean Region | Vital for global maritime trade, security, and stability. |
| Focus on Maritime Security Challenges | Issues like piracy, illegal fishing, and environmental threats in the Indian Ocean Region. |