MAHASAGAR Initiative | 04 Dec 2023

Recently, the first session of MAHASAGAR, the Indian Navy's initiative, brought together maritime leaders from diverse nations within the Indian Ocean Region (IOR). Theme: 'Collective Maritime Approach towards Countering Common Challenges'

• MAHASAGAR stands for Maritime Heads for Active Security And Growth for All in the Region. It aims to create a platform for high-level interactions fostering cooperation among IOR nations.
  • Heads of Navies and Maritime Agencies from Bangladesh, Comoros, Kenya, Madagascar, Maldives, Mauritius, Mozambique, Seychelles, Sri Lanka, and Tanzania.
• MAHASAGAR resonates with the Indian Government's SAGAR vision (Security and Growth for All in the Region).
  • In 2015, India unveiled its strategic vision for the Indian Ocean i.e. Security and Growth for All in the Region (SAGAR) to improve relations with its maritime neighbours on the economic and security fronts.

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