Prime Minister Narendra Modi, whereas just about addressing the ‘Sagarmanthan – The Ocean’s Dialogue’ summit within the nationwide capital on Tuesday, reiterated India’s imaginative and prescient for a “free, open and safe maritime community”.
Modi’s remarks got here on the second and ultimate day of the summit, which was attended by policymakers and ministers from 61 nations, together with together with Greece, Maldives, and Argentina. The summit, held in New Delhi, was hosted by the Authorities of India, in collaboration with think-tank Observer Analysis Basis.
“Our imaginative and prescient for a free, open and safe maritime community – be it the Indian Ocean or the Indo Pacific area – is discovering resonance the world over. The ‘Indo Pacific Oceans Initiative’ envisions marine sources as a key pillar for development for nations. This dialogue on oceans additional strengthen the rules-based world order and improve peace, belief and friendship between nations,” Modi mentioned.
“As we try to understand the imaginative and prescient of a Viksit Bharat by 2047, dialogues reminiscent of Sagarmanthan are invaluable to construct consensus, partnerships and most significantly, a affluent future. With the collective efforts of all stakeholders, I’m assured that these discussions will resonate far and vast, paving the best way towards a brighter, extra linked future,” he added.
Over the previous two days, Sagarmanthan served as a platform for international leaders and policymakers to share insights and focus on the way forward for the maritime sector. The matters mentioned embody blue economic system, international provide chains, maritime logistics, and sustainable development, amongst others.