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What is the news?
The Government of India has informed Parliament that India is committed to a free, open and rules-based order. It has also reiterated its support for the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS).
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India’s Commitment to Maritime Security
India is committed to safeguarding maritime interests and strengthening security in the Indian Ocean Region to ensure a favourable and positive maritime environment.
It supports freedom of navigation and overflight and unimpeded commerce based on the principles of UNCLOS.
Note: These statements come in the backdrop of the Chinese Navy increasing its presence into the Indian Ocean considered the backyard of the Indian Navy.
Maritime Cooperation of India
India has developed its maritime cooperation with regional partners in sync with its vision of Security and Growth for All in the Region (SAGAR).
The steps taken include ‘Mission based Deployments’ of naval ships and aircraft to enhance Maritime Domain Awareness, promote maritime security and address contingencies that may arise.
In addition, India proactively engaged with regional and extra-regional maritime forces through multilateral exercises, joint surveillance, coordinated patrols among others to promote maritime security in the region.
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Source: This post is based on the article “India lays emphasis on UNCLOS” published in The Hindu on 14th Dec 2021.
