Q. With reference to the Indo-Pacific Regional Dialogue (IPRD), consider the following statements::
1.It is an exclusive forum for India and its immediate neighbors to discuss regional security issues.
2.The IPRD is attended by all the representatives of the QUAD nations.
3.It promotes mutual understanding and trust among maritime stakeholders, fostering a more secure and stable Indo-Pacific region.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Explanation –
Statement 1 is incorrect. The IPRD is not an exclusive forum for India and its immediate neighbors. It is a multilateral dialogue involving many countries in the Indo-Pacific region. IPRD is an annual multilateral forum hosted by the Indian Navy. It brings together a diverse group of countries from the Indo-Pacific region to discuss and collaborate on maritime security challenges.
It was first held in 2018 and aims to bring together maritime stakeholders from the Indo-Pacific region to discuss common security challenges and opportunities.
Statements 2 and 3 are correct. The IPRD is attended by a wide range of countries from the Indo-Pacific region. Some of the key participants include: India, Japan, Australia, and the United States (the QUAD countries), Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, and Thailand (the ASEAN countries), etc.
The IPRD is an open forum, and new participants are welcome to join the dialogue each year.
It also promotes mutual understanding and trust among maritime stakeholders, fostering a more secure and stable Indo-Pacific region.
Source: ForumIAS
